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DN05 CSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,442 mi
Last recorded134,442 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 134,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 134,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 129,723 miles

E.M.L. light on.

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded.

rear silencer mounting strap detached.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,725 miles

Fluid around offside front inner arch, recomend further investigation.

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall..

Fail 4 Oct 2016 110,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fluid around offside front inner arch, recomend further investigation.

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall..

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,902 miles

both front sills corroded and flexing.

front brake pads worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,581 miles

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

both o/s/f & n/s/f outer sills corroded and weakened

front discs worn lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 60,629 miles

Engine cover insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light scratching to windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2011 50,810 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,801 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,760 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 CSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CSZ, 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 DN05 CSZ registered?

DN05 CSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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