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DA05 ZDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,903 mi
Last recorded77,903 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,903 miles

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

suspect offside front abs sensor touching abs driveshaft ring

Fail 5 Oct 2017 77,903 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear + offside rear (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside + offside (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear + offside rear (1.2.1f)

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

rear exhaust hanger broke but system adequately supported

suspect offside front abs sensor touching abs driveshaft ring

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,674 miles

Nearside 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)

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,171 miles

rear exhaust bracket corropided

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken-but secure

Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,790 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken-but secure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,257 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroided

Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,186 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 52,186 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 49,974 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 49,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 41,073 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 23,724 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 ZDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 ZDU, 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 ZDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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