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DE05 MOF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,032 mi
Last recorded134,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 134,032 miles

outer sills weak

Pass 20 Jul 2020 132,664 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 132,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills very thin

inner face of front discs corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2019 126,718 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills very thin

inner face of front discs corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,989 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

wiper blades have marked screen

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,945 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 88,945 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,865 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 59,743 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 38,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,009 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 MOF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

DE05 MOF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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