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DA05 MBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,601 mi
Last recorded136,601 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,601 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 136,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 2.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 126,054 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad anti rattle spring adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,416 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 114,416 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,919 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,919 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,525 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,956 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,701 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 40,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 40,343 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 MBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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