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ET54 XZZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,247 mi
Last recorded161,247 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 XZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 161,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 160,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 150,475 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 141,347 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,708 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 130,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 118,710 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 107,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,498 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,498 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,956 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 1 Feb 2012 72,235 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2012 72,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on tread on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,542 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,815 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,362 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 XZZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

ET54 XZZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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