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DE05 MOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,233 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,556 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,556 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,719 miles

slight deterioration to o/s rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight deterioration to o/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,871 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 39,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,667 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 27,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,040 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

unable to carry out full inspection of rear pads

Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,470 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 MOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

DE05 MOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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