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DG05 XVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,386 mi
Last recorded85,386 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,386 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 85,386 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 85,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management indicates a fault

Fail 30 Jul 2011 77,802 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

engine management light on

esp light intermitantly off and on

headlamp wireing on offside and nearside front damaged

slight damage on offside rear inner tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,802 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

engine management light on

esp light intermitantly off and on

headlamp wireing on offside and nearside front damaged

slight damage on offside rear inner tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,053 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 59,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,212 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,261 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 XVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG05 XVW?

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What year was DG05 XVW registered?

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

Is DG05 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 XVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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