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DE05 WYO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,890 mi
Last recorded130,890 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 130,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing

offside front foglight damaged

Fail 5 May 2018 130,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing

offside front foglight damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,809 miles

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Offside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit

Pass 2 Apr 2016 108,810 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 108,810 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,173 miles

EML on

front number plate faded

offside front fog light damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2014 93,310 miles

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

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

coolant leak thermostat area

engine management lamp on

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,832 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 81,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

e/m light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,289 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 77,289 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,142 miles

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

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,656 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,808 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 WYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO registered?

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

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