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DA05 MGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,201 mi
Last recorded104,201 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,201 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jul 2016 104,201 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,810 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,824 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 46,625 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,445 miles

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

O/S front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,267 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 MGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

DA05 MGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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