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ET54 KNV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,020 mi
Last recorded113,020 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 KNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 113,020 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 113,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,930 miles

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre is wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low and is deteriorated

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit

spare tyre is defective,cords exposed

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,637 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 73,637 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,068 miles

small stone chip screen

Fail 12 Feb 2008 55,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small stone chip screen

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 KNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

ET54 KNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is ET54 KNV safe to buy?

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