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DE05 MRV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,727 mi
Last recorded125,727 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,570 miles

n/s & o/s rear indicators faded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,067 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 101,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 93,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil very low on arrival

rear silencer strap snapped but still adiquetly supported

Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,496 miles

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

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

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

engine oil very low on arrival

rear silencer strap snapped but still adiquetly supported

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,932 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 85,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,780 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,944 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 65,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,096 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 MRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

DE05 MRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 MRV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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