MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole in sill, just at rear of previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door checkstrap not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall cut through to webbing and tread damage on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Tailpipe connection to centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole in sill, just at rear of previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door checkstrap not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Spare tyre defective Excessive sidewall cracking ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front,nearside rear & offside front tyres cracking
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front,nearside rear & offside front tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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DG05 PHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 PHU, 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 PHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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