MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner arch cover loose
Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
centre rear seatbelt clasp casing missing
engine fault message appears on dash screen
engine fuel pump damp
rear boot handle loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner arch cover loose
Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
centre rear seatbelt clasp casing missing
engine fault message appears on dash screen
engine fuel pump damp
rear boot handle loose
Oil leak slight ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Oil leak slight ()
Eml light on
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Eml light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre cutting out on outer edge
offside rear outer sill damaged
spare tyre sidewall split
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre cutting out on outer edge
offside rear outer sill damaged
spare tyre sidewall split
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX05 PHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EX05 PHF, 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 PHF registered?
EX05 PHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is EX05 PHF safe to buy?
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