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ET05 VBC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,259 mi
Last recorded87,259 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,343 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 83,343 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,996 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 80,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,605 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,224 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 69,533 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2015 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,089 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

Fail 10 Dec 2014 62,089 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,211 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,269 miles

rear tyres are deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,371 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front pads worn

Fail 14 Jul 2009 33,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front pads worn

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VBC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

ET05 VBC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for ET05 VBC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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