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ET05 VAX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,506 mi
Last recorded96,506 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing in centre tread advise new tyre asap 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,252 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 93,252 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective peeling on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective peeling on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,230 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,523 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 75,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,660 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,061 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,358 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,015 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 VAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

ET05 VAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is ET05 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 VAX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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