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DN05 CUU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,566 mi
Last recorded116,566 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,307 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 106,293 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,348 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 105,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,840 miles

Front both sides brake discs wearing on edges

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 92,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,858 miles

temp repair to rear exhaust silencer hanging with wire system still secure

Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,141 miles

Temporary repair using wire to rear exhaust silencer hanger.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 83,141 miles

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

Temporary repair using wire to rear exhaust silencer hanger.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,054 miles

Exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded away but has been secured using wire as a temporary repair.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,054 miles

Exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded away but has been secured using wire as a temporary repair.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,797 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriated

Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,797 miles

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 57,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,090 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall rubbed

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,304 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 CUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CUU, 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 CUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 June 2005.

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