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ET05 XHA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,220 mi
Last recorded117,220 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XHA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 117,220 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around engine bay and cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level below min

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,348 miles

both front tyres are at 3mm and are worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2018 107,348 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres are at 3mm and are worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 102,740 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm +WORN SMOOTH OUTER EDGE + AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm + AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

lower gearbox covered in oil

Fail 1 Sep 2016 98,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm +WORN SMOOTH OUTER EDGE + AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm + AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

lower gearbox covered in oil

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,625 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 92,624 miles

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

Centre exhaust box is internally deteriorated and rattling.

N/S/F brake caliper has a stone stuck inside it not restricting movement.

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,984 miles

Both front wipers are split but still clearing screen.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,505 miles

1 of 5 high level stop light elements not working

Fail 27 Jul 2012 69,505 miles

1 of 5 high level stop light elements not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,853 miles

Both rear tyre walls badly cracking up

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread. n/s front close too limit on outer edge.

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 XHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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