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DE05 MPY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,201 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,282 miles

Nearside Front Slight play inner steering arm joint.

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Possible diesel leak.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 61,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,238 miles

slight cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,988 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,215 miles

emissions high for this type of vehicle. service recommended.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,209 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 MPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

DE05 MPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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