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DE05 DLX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,251 mi
Last recorded147,251 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DLX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 147,251 miles

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

Rear shock casings corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 147,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear shock casings corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 145,050 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 145,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,659 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper

Pass 3 Feb 2018 120,297 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,794 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 99,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge will be dangerous in time.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,559 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,154 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 DLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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