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DA05 MGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,082 mi
Last recorded102,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,082 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,082 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 97,530 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,226 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2017 96,211 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,656 miles

Front TYRE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Offside Front OUTER TYRE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,850 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 89,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 87,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,728 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 79,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,573 miles

N/S/ ans O/S front tyres close to limit

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 61,582 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 61,582 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 45,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MGU, 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 MGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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