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ET05 VBK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,872 mi
Last recorded129,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 129,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre below 2mm on outer half.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washers are weak.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 129,690 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre below 2mm on outer half.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washers are weak.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 94,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall - borderline pass

rear exhaust thin in places

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,130 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall - borderline pass

rear exhaust thin in places

Fail 30 Nov 2013 79,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,091 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,239 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,445 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,892 miles

all four tyres slightly perished and n/s/r worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2009 16,972 miles

all the tyres (sidewalls) are cracked..

Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,654 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 VBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

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

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