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DA05 UEM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,178 mi
Last recorded174,178 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 UEM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 174,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 167,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 167,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer sill has inappropriate repair to a excessively corroded patch but not within 30 cm's of any prescribed area and with no sharp edges.

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not within 30 cm's of any prescribed area and with no sharp edges.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 158,092 miles

both outer sills weak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 149,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 149,857 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 141,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 141,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 134,903 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 125,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 101,329 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK N/S N/F TYRE WALL WORN BY KERB ALSO SPLIT

Fail 7 Jun 2010 101,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK N/S N/F TYRE WALL WORN BY KERB ALSO SPLIT

Pass 27 Jun 2009 96,659 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 96,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,825 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 UEM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

DA05 UEM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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