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DF05 HZB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,383 mi
Last recorded79,383 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 79,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts split on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,094 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,963 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 15 Aug 2016 64,963 miles

Emissions not tested unable to reach pipe in normal use (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REar box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,406 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded and rear exhaust section has a slight blow

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,824 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 45,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,110 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 36,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,012 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 25,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,211 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 15,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,314 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 HZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF05 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

DF05 HZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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