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CA05 DYM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,488 mi
Last recorded80,488 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 DYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 80,488 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 79,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,182 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 75,745 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,496 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,937 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 71,937 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,595 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer. Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,196 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 59,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 566,099 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,609 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,624 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 51,573 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,268 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,093 miles

Nearside 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)

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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CA05 DYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA05 DYM, 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 CA05 DYM registered?

CA05 DYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is CA05 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 DYM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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