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DN05 CDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,519 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 55,519 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,292 miles

wheel trims fitted to all wheels at time of test preventing full inspection of brake pads

Fail 15 Feb 2018 52,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall very badly cracked and perished and out of shape (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

wheel trims fitted to all wheels at time of test preventing full inspection of brake pads

Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,800 miles

Both sills have damage

Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear tyres wall cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside sill damage nearside rear sill damage

Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,099 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyre wall cracking

nsr tyres wall cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,716 miles

nearside rear sill damage

offside sill damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges and cracking 185/65/15

Fail 5 Feb 2015 45,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges and cracking 185 65r15

n/s/r sill damage

o/s sill damage

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking and have outer edge wear

surface cut to near side rear tyre outer wall

Fail 7 Feb 2014 43,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking and have outer edge wear

off side park brake poor compared to near side 188 n/s 77 o/s

surface cut to near side rear tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,369 miles

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

both front tyres wear on edges 185 65r15

o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

rear exhaust mounting braket corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,158 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box band corroded

slight side wall damage to off side front tyre

spare tyre heavly cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,276 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 36,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,151 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,151 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r tyre is cracking all over

Fail 14 Oct 2009 32,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre is cracking all over

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,605 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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DN05 CDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN05 CDU, 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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DN05 CDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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