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DE05 DKV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,215 mi
Last recorded127,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 127,215 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r tyre has slight surface cracking to outersidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2015 106,179 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light indicates a fault

n/s/r tyre has slight surface cracking to outersidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 98,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,195 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 65,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

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

off side rear tyre has deep cut in tread but not enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,323 miles

off side rear tyre has deep cut in tread but not enough to reach cords

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,735 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 DKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DE05 DKV, 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 DE05 DKV registered?

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

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