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AR05 DKN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,426 mi
Last recorded100,426 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill covered with body filler (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,021 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 91,759 miles

nsf sill rusty

rear brake pipes grewased

underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 91,759 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os and ns front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect os and ns (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf sill rusty

rear brake pipes grewased

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,044 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,139 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine emitting smoke but not excessive

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded to limits

rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2012 59,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,516 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 42,516 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 34,815 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,567 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 28,567 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AR05 DKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AR05 DKN, 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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AR05 DKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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