MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front wings lower corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rusty under vehicle
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hub (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear hub pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear hub pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general underbody corrosion
n/s/f outer sill holed, but not in a prescribed area
o/s/r outer sill corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
o/s/r outer sill corrosion
Exhaust backbox strap broken but still secure
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF05 HYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 HYH, 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 DF05 HYH registered?
DF05 HYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.
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