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DN05 CDZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,681 mi
Last recorded131,681 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 131,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 127,710 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 123,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 120,323 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,978 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,344 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2018 106,344 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sill panels (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,317 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 89,635 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,429 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken but system adaquately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,189 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,109 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,132 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,548 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,563 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,558 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 CDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDZ, 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 CDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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