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DE05 URS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,847 mi
Last recorded77,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,847 miles

both front suspension arm bushes torn not resulting in excessive movement

front discs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 Jul 2016 77,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front suspension arm bushes torn not resulting in excessive movement

front discs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,499 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 38,763 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,076 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 37,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,969 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,030 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,539 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 URS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

DE05 URS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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The MOT history for DE05 URS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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