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DE05 URT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,336 mi
Last recorded86,336 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 URT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,336 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,950 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,826 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 72,826 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,865 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn noisy (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' ON limit (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,865 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' ON limit (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,973 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,914 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 50,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 39,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 35,517 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,905 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 23,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyre walls cracking

o/s front tyre wall slit

Pass 20 May 2008 18,595 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 URT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URT, 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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DE05 URT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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