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EX05 PDV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,104 mi
Last recorded71,104 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,921 miles

Both rear brakes hoses starting to crack.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,161 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,120 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 50,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2013 40,283 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,859 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,673 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,756 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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EX05 PDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX05 PDV, 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 EX05 PDV registered?

EX05 PDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 PDV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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