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DG05 FFA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,356 mi
Last recorded84,356 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 84,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shox bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,703 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 78,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill has corroded resulting in a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,503 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking with a nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

both sills slightly corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,409 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,847 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 72,846 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,391 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

lower engine cover loose

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,401 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 20 Feb 2015 63,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,757 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 61,158 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wiperblades slightly smear screen

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,158 miles

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

nearside and offside front wiperblades slightly smear screen

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,324 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 56,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,293 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 43,955 miles

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

Fuel filler flap damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,955 miles

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

Fuel filler flap damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 31,611 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,155 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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DG05 FFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DG05 FFA, 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 DG05 FFA registered?

DG05 FFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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