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DK05 WXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,404 mi
Last recorded72,404 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 WXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,404 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 72,404 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 68,521 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 68,501 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 57,918 miles

Nearside Outer sill surface rust not holed

Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,210 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 45,150 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 43,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 41,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,093 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 36,462 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to n/s rear lens

Pass 2 May 2013 31,005 miles

Slight damage to n/s rear lens but not affecting any of the lights

Fail 1 May 2013 30,986 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight damage to n/s rear lens but not affecting any of the lights

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,702 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorating and will need replacing very soon

Rear metal exhaust strap broken but exhaust is still adaquetely supported

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,471 miles

All 4 tyres will pass MOT test but will need replacing soon

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,739 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 14,360 miles

Damage to n/s rear lamp but not affecting light emissions

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,360 miles

Damage to n/s rear lamp but not affecting light emissions

Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,764 miles

n/s/rear light unit slight damage to lens and temp repair

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 WXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXH, 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

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What year was DK05 WXH registered?

DK05 WXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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