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DE05 MVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,161 mi
Last recorded65,161 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 65,161 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 56,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 56,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 52,409 miles

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

n/s/r light assy broken

Fail 25 May 2015 52,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r light assy broken

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,852 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 47,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

185/65/r15 88h

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

rear silencer support bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2013 42,263 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on otter edge

Fail 7 May 2013 42,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre wearing on otter edge

Pass 10 May 2012 37,296 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 10 May 2012 37,296 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Advise o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2011 31,921 miles

ADVISE OSF TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 25,694 miles

ADVISE OSF TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 13 May 2009 20,117 miles

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING & PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALLLS

Fail 8 May 2009 20,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING & PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALLLS

Pass 9 May 2008 15,061 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 MVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

DE05 MVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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