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DA05 GMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,643 mi
Last recorded131,643 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,643 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 125,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 125,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 117,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 117,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,163 miles

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2017 90,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,105 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 81,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,168 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 74,168 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on tail box support strap

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 61,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,339 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 GMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GMU, 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 DA05 GMU registered?

DA05 GMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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