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DG05 WKB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,613 mi
Last recorded123,613 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 123,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

power steering

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,774 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 107,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 98,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,667 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 55,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,872 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 44,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,886 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 32,884 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,809 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,743 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 WKB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

DG05 WKB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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