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DG05 RNV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,998 mi
Last recorded103,998 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 103,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 103,998 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,982 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 102,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sills corroded ( Not within prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,677 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody generally corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 91,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,165 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,987 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Apr 2016 56,153 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,412 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,788 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,011 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 RNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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