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DE05 DKK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,374 mi
Last recorded101,374 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DKK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,374 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,635 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 89,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,790 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 78,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 77,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 68,745 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 60,480 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 52,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,510 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,007 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 29,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,815 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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DE05 DKK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE05 DKK, 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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DE05 DKK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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