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ET54 VXG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,154 mi
Last recorded136,154 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 136,154 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 136,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 121,722 miles

both o/s tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front discs worn/pads getting low

n/s/r indicator flashes bit white

Fail 19 Apr 2011 121,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both o/s tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/r indicator flashes bit white

spare wheel loose

Pass 23 Apr 2010 105,940 miles

air bag light on

slight play in o/s/f rack end and track rod end

Fail 23 Apr 2010 105,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

slight play in o/s/f rack end and track rod end

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,000 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,042 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 75,042 miles

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

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 VXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

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

Is ET54 VXG safe to buy?

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