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DE05 WXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,028 mi
Last recorded128,028 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 128,028 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 127,854 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,194 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 116,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,851 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,851 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,401 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear and offside rar seatbelt stork cover missing

Fail 26 Mar 2014 90,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,711 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,711 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,042 miles

airbag light illuminated

both front windscreen wipers poor clearing

front brake pads wearing low

spare tyre worn low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,899 miles

rear tyres perished and beginning to wear on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,028 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 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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