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DA05 MFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,546 mi
Last recorded61,546 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 61,546 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 61,534 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 May 2017 61,530 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 May 2016 53,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,179 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,843 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 7 May 2013 32,204 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 16,780 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 16,780 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2009 11,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,756 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 MFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DA05 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

DA05 MFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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