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DK05 WVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,566 mi
Last recorded164,566 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 WVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 164,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 159,203 miles

running gear rusty from standing some time

Fail 4 Apr 2017 159,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

running gear rusty from standing some time

Pass 8 Mar 2016 157,883 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 143,266 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,919 miles

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

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

number plate light housing missing osr

spare wheel sidewall heavily perished and cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 112,429 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 112,428 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,792 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 84,738 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)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,738 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,139 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 68,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,189 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 35,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,507 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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DK05 WVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK05 WVB, 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 DK05 WVB registered?

DK05 WVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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