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DA05 WXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,723 mi
Last recorded151,723 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 151,723 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 151,723 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 142,452 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 142,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 135,520 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 135,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 128,118 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,995 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 117,978 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,370 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 101,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,642 miles

rear bracket corroded but exhaust has addiquate support

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,265 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front discs

Fail 5 Aug 2009 39,478 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,433 miles

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

handbrake outer cable slightly worn been fouling on exhaust

rear wiper blade split

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 WXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

DA05 WXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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