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2988DMB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,105 mi
Last recorded24,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2988DMB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2009 24,105 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and slightly damaged around inner tread

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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2988DMB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 2988DMB, 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 2988DMB registered?

2988DMB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is 2988DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2988DMB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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