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DA05 MGX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2017 83,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,460 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 71,451 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,291 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 53,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 466,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,417 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,122 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,377 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 19,341 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

accident damage to n/s/door .sill and quarter panel

both front tyres worn on outer edge and n/s/front outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

accident damage to n/s/door .sill and quarter panel

both front tyres worn on outer edge and n/s/front outer sidewall scuffed

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 MGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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