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DN05 CUJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,813 mi
Last recorded170,813 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 170,813 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 170,807 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 161,499 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE LIGHT ON

O/S FRONT STRUT TOP BEARING NOTCHY SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Jul 2014 155,607 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 149,064 miles

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

chip in screen

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2012 144,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 142,809 miles

mil light on dash

number plate lights slightly black

Pass 24 Jun 2010 136,106 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 136,104 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 132,161 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 132,161 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 104,273 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 CUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

DN05 CUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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