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DG05 GSU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,804 mi
Last recorded83,804 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,804 miles

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

rear axle and outer sill corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,694 miles

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AND FLOOR PAN AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,694 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRAL SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA WITHIN FRONT SEAT MOUNTAIN (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA WITHIN SEAT MOUNTAIN (5.2.6)

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AND FLOOR PAN AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,462 miles

CENTRAL FRONT SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER DETERIORATED

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

CENTRAL FRONT SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER DETERIORATED

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY

SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION AREA (7.1.2)

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,402 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,878 miles

nearside rear exhaust section front mountain bracket deteriorated corroded but section is still adequatly supported

rear wiper blade deteriorated advise replacement

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

slight scratches on front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear exhaust section front mountain bracket deteriorated corroded but section is still adequatly supported

rear wiper blade deteriorated advise replacement

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

slight scratches on front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,271 miles

12% imbalance on front service brakes

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight scratches on front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,526 miles

14% imbalance on front service brakes

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear wiper blade detriorated advise replacement

Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,634 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake disc slightly detereiorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,634 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake disc slightly detereiorated

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight cracking on both rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 26,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GSU, 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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DG05 GSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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