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DF05 MUU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,194 mi
Last recorded133,194 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,194 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 121,460 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 121,301 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 115,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 95,745 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2015 95,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 88,908 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

NOte;- tailgate plinth loose.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Note;- Nearside rear tail loose on one side BUT secure!

Note;- Offside front door check-strap worn.

Fail 12 May 2014 88,908 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Note;- Nearside rear tail loose on one side BUT secure!

Note;- Offside front door check-strap worn.

Pass 24 May 2013 83,613 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 83,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,550 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 78,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,828 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,638 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 66,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,265 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 44,265 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,012 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 MUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MUU, 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 MUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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