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DC05 FFM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,187 mi
Last recorded93,187 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 FFM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,187 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 93,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,024 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 83,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,062 miles

Nearside Rear perished / cracking [2006 date stamp]

Offside Rear perished / cracking [2006 date stamp]

Fail 21 Jun 2017 73,062 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm perished / cracking [2010date stamp] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear perished / cracking [2006 date stamp]

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60mm perished / cracking [2006 date stamp] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perished / cracking [2006 date stamp]

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,784 miles

both park brake return springs missing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,784 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both park brake return springs missing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,216 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box close to towbar brackets.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,596 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 39,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Feb 2013 37,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,974 miles

nsr tyre deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,533 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,333 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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DC05 FFM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DC05 FFM, 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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DC05 FFM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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