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DG05 PFV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,401 mi
Last recorded112,401 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 PFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,379 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,509 miles

Both rear tyre's cracked & perished

Nearside front tyre cracked & perished

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,112 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,927 miles

Offside Front slight play link arm

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,441 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 97,441 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour excess smoke (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,146 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 90,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,095 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,681 miles

front brake pads look thin

Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,681 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

front brake pads look thin

Pass 22 Jun 2013 71,292 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,784 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,121 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,140 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 PFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

DG05 PFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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