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ET54 JKV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,597 mi
Last recorded100,597 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,597 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,731 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 91,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,160 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 80,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,133 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,374 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 62,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,165 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,307 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,185 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 29,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,160 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,200 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 JKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ET54 JKV, 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 JKV registered?

ET54 JKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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