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EX05 PGV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 112,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 30 May 2020 111,520 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,907 miles

Both rear shocks rusty

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 May 2018 96,320 miles

Nearside front outer skin sill very rusty and weak

Nearside front tyre just started to wear on edge

Pass 8 May 2017 88,468 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 May 2017 88,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and offside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 May 2016 79,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,451 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,950 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

N/S/R tyre starting to perrish and wearing low on tread

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,604 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,015 miles

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

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 PGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

EX05 PGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EX05 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 PGV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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