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DE05 GOH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,975 mi
Last recorded154,975 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 GOH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 154,975 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested condition of brakes front & rear (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to history of cam belt unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to various brake pipes

covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s & o/s sills / floors corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 149,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 145,650 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outter sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 145,650 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outter sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 139,434 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 139,433 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,318 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 123,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,368 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,494 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 104,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,493 miles

Rear Exhaust Bracket Corroded But Still Supporting

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,463 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,208 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 84,308 miles

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

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

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded but still secure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,733 miles

f/tyres on limit f/discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,199 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2009 45,236 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,870 miles

engine cover lose

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 GOH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GOH, 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 GOH registered?

DE05 GOH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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