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ET54 XYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,915 mi
Last recorded76,915 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 XYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 76,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer seal damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2023 72,830 miles

Offside Outer seal damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2023 72,653 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front head light cracked has water in light

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2022 67,487 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front side repeter lens missing

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 67,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front side repeter lens missing

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,445 miles

Central stop light inopetive

Front headlight patterns poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front side repeter lens missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

no spar wheel carrier secure

Fail 24 Nov 2021 62,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central stop light inopetive

Front headlight patterns poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front side repeter lens missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

no spar wheel carrier secure

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,940 miles

Central heat sheld loose

Front wiper blades poor condition

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation pattern deteriating

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no spare wheel in carrier but secure

Fail 26 Nov 2020 57,940 miles

Central heat sheld loose

Front wiper blades poor condition

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation pattern deteriating

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no spare wheel in carrier but secure

Pass 23 May 2019 50,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2018 46,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 42,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2017 42,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 37,555 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 30,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 30,491 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2014 22,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,240 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 12,060 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,546 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 8,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,437 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 XYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc 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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

ET54 XYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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