MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested readings fluctuating and engine cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside of the tyre is on the outside (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes on the rack (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has tears all over tyre walls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm front bush mounting area has been repaired after damage (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn on inner and outer edge and tyre on 2m close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp joint (7.1.2)
Rear axle slightly corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front Lower Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp joint (7.1.2)
Rear axle slightly corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
child seat fitted to nearside rear,unable to test seatbelt
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
child seat fitted to nearside rear,unable to test seatbelt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outer sill corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres cracking quite badley in the outer sidewall
Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
rear tyres crackin in the outer sidewalls
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
rear tyres crackin in the outer sidewalls
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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DG05 RPV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RPV, 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 RPV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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