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DA05 MFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,013 mi
Last recorded95,013 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not carried out full inspection due to baby seat fitted.

Offside Rear Seatbelt not carried out full inspection due to baby seat fitted

Oil filler cap insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2016 88,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not carried out full inspection due to baby seat fitted.

Offside Rear Seatbelt not carried out full inspection due to baby seat fitted

Oil filler cap insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 80,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,533 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 72,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

oil filler cap missing

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,641 miles

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

Oil leak

back box bracket broken

Fail 17 Jun 2013 63,607 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Oil leak

back box bracket broken

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,989 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 56,989 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,161 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,057 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,181 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,636 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 MFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

DA05 MFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is DA05 MFX safe to buy?

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