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DF05 HYH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

230,388 mi
Last recorded230,388 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 230,388 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 216,833 miles

rusty under vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2021 203,476 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 203,476 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 191,726 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 191,726 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 181,053 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 181,053 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 166,444 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 166,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 153,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 143,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 129,588 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,250 miles

n/s/f outer sill holed, but not in a prescribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,757 miles

o/s/r outer sill corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2013 108,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r outer sill corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,620 miles

Exhaust backbox strap broken but still secure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,753 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 76,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,554 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 55,086 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,113 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 54,028 miles

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.

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 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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