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DF54 JGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,132 mi
Last recorded202,132 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 202,132 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 12 Jan 2019 190,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 174,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 159,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

light missting around fuel tank

Pass 23 Jan 2016 143,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 23 Jan 2016 143,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 28 Jan 2015 128,151 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2015 128,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2014 111,971 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 111,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,658 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,046 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges on the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,043 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

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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DF54 JGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF54 JGU, 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 DF54 JGU registered?

DF54 JGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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