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ET54 CTU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,771 mi
Last recorded70,771 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 CTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2024 70,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,039 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2023 69,039 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 64,987 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r poor to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 60,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,395 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 60,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,261 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,752 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,528 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,449 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 53,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,525 miles

offside & nearside front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,158 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,769 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 31,769 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,566 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,264 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 CTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ET54 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET54 CTU registered?

ET54 CTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2005.

Is ET54 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 CTU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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