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DG05 RPV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,131 mi
Last recorded110,131 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 110,131 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,375 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,280 miles

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)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 89,220 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,516 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 78,516 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,586 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,008 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 58,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,769 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 50,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 42,169 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 37,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,642 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking quite badley in the outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2009 27,424 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear tyres crackin in the outer sidewalls

Fail 13 May 2009 27,424 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 22,359 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 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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