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DN05 CVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,383 mi
Last recorded98,383 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 98,383 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box near side hanger corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 83,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light unit cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate damp suspect wheel cylinder leaking?? REQUIRES ATTENTION

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box near side hanger corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various under floor brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Spring cup rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2023 72,635 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various under floor brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Spring cup rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,989 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded And spring retaining cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,178 miles

Rear exhaust joints corroded at clamp

Fail 2 Jul 2021 69,178 miles

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

Rear exhaust joints corroded at clamp

Pass 7 Jul 2020 67,526 miles

Offside Front Upper spring rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2020 67,526 miles

Offside Front Upper spring rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,650 miles

Slight perishing of all tyre treads.Near side front outer tread wearing

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill feeling thin under paint

Fail 28 Jun 2018 63,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill feeling thin under paint

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,801 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,092 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,167 miles

all tyres perishing

ns wiperblade deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 43,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,939 miles

Near side front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,350 miles

Oil leaking from sump plug

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,702 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 CVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CVB, 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 CVB registered?

DN05 CVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is DN05 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 CVB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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