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ET54 CPO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,920 mi
Last recorded104,920 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 CPO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,920 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 104,800 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,612 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,254 miles

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

brake fluid reqs changing

fuel flap missing

ns washer inop

service light flashing

slight split in osf wiper blade

Fail 3 Apr 2014 85,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake fluid reqs changing

fuel flap missing

ns washer inop

service light flashing

slight split in osf wiper blade

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,564 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,482 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,511 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 53,667 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 53,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front discs worn / lipped

Fail 15 May 2009 43,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 43,878 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,801 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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ET54 CPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ET54 CPO, 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 ET54 CPO registered?

ET54 CPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is ET54 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 CPO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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