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DA05 MFZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,438 mi
Last recorded103,438 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,438 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 101,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 101,171 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 87,388 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,385 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,140 miles

Nearside Sill heavilly corroded

Offside Outer sill heavilly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,708 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,708 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,932 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 58,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,431 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,747 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

osr tyre warn close to limits

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,747 miles

osr tyre warn close to limits

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,706 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 MFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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