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DF05 HYB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

69,786 mi
Last recorded69,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 69,786 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,176 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 68,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,846 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 67,839 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,889 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 66,882 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,683 miles

Front outer sills corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,224 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill repairs covered in underseal

underside of car corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 62,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill repairs covered in underseal

underside of car corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 60,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 60,171 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,005 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills corroded/welded areas (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 58,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills corroded/welded areas (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,908 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 54,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,314 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust mount broken - still secure

Fail 8 Jul 2015 51,313 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust mount broken - still secure

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,855 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in tread area

rear exhaust mount broken away system still secure

Fail 15 Jul 2014 47,854 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in tread area

rear exhaust mount broken away system still secure

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,028 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,030 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,409 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 27,409 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,627 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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DF05 HYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DF05 HYB, 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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DF05 HYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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