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DA05 FGD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,416 mi
Last recorded85,416 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FGD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,416 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 85,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,432 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes feeding rear flexible brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding nearside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 72,409 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint stabaliser link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,221 miles

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Jul 2015 57,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,208 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 49,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,734 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,588 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 36,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 30,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,800 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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DA05 FGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA05 FGD, 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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DA05 FGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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