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D212 VAL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,086 mi
Last recorded60,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD212 VAL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,692 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 52,073 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,142 miles

Rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 9 Nov 2015 48,105 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,434 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,349 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,940 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,153 miles

front discs "stepped" on edge

rear tyres scuffed on sidewalls

Fail 30 Jun 2010 20,153 miles

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

front discs "stepped" on edge

n/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres scuffed on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,144 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nsf tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2009 15,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nsf tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,610 miles

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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D212 VAL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D212 VAL, 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 D212 VAL registered?

D212 VAL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is D212 VAL safe to buy?

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