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DA05 UEX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,833 mi
Last recorded159,833 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 159,833 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 157,996 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 157,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 151,385 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Jan 2021 151,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill under door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill under door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jan 2020 143,828 miles

clutch pedal rubber

Fail 15 Jan 2020 143,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber

Pass 24 Jan 2019 138,519 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,979 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 125,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 118,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,488 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,977 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 102,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,755 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 90,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,592 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,964 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 UEX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

DA05 UEX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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