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DE05 MOA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,107 mi
Last recorded164,107 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MOA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 164,107 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 164,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 158,679 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 158,563 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sill panels (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 147,542 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 147,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 132,908 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,940 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,891 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 84,891 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,721 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,142 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 14,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel filler door missing

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 MOA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MOA, 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 MOA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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