MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
gearbox oil leaking
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front headlamp dipped beam slightly dim?
all rear seat belt stork cover damage
petrol cap flap broken
rear boot lid handle slightly broken/loss
Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front headlamp dipped beam slightly dim?
all rear seat belt stork cover damage
petrol cap flap broken
rear boot lid handle slightly broken/loss
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear and offside rar seatbelt stork cover missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/r tyre was flat
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s/r tyre was flat
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
airbag light illuminated
both front windscreen wipers poor clearing
front brake pads wearing low
spare tyre worn low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light illuminated
both front windscreen wipers poor clearing
front brake pads wearing low
spare tyre worn low
rear tyres perished and beginning to wear on edges
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE05 WXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?
DE05 WXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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