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DA05 MHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,497 mi
Last recorded81,497 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 81,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,244 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,189 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,189 miles

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 46,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,988 miles

Cracking ne nearside & offside rear tyre inner sidewalls.

Scuffing to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 12 Jul 2014 42,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Cracking ne nearside & offside rear tyre inner sidewalls.

Scuffing to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,078 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 32,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,057 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 25,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brakes worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,920 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 MHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

DA05 MHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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