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ET05 OXF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,088 mi
Last recorded124,088 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 OXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,088 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 124,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,246 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded, not in a prescribed area yet

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,539 miles

Corrosion starting in both outer sills (Not holed).

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 108,539 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion starting in both outer sills (Not holed).

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket detached

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,109 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 97,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,024 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 93,024 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn, not considered excessively weakened or insecure

Offside front tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,827 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit on edge.

Rear tyres deteriorated with light cacking on sidewalls, no reinforcing seen.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,827 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit on edge.

Rear tyres deteriorated with light cacking on sidewalls, no reinforcing seen.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,020 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 39,020 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 29,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre walls cracking and deteriorating. not considered excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre walls cracking and deteriorating. not considered excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,067 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 22,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,708 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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ET05 OXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET05 OXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET05 OXF registered?

ET05 OXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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