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DN05 DCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,292 mi
Last recorded68,292 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,292 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 68,292 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 59,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 55,936 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 55,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

cv boot slight leak

driver seat slightly loose

gear box oil leak. possible drive shaft oil seal

Fail 7 Jun 2021 56,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

cv boot slight leak

driver seat slightly loose

gear box oil leak. possible drive shaft oil seal

Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

driver seat slightly loose

near side outer sill slightly corroded

off side outer sill slightly corroded and damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2020 51,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

driver seat slightly loose

near side outer sill slightly corroded

off side outer sill slightly corroded and damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

driver seat slightly loose

near side outer sill slightly corroded

off side outer sill slightly corroded and damaged

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,281 miles

Central Front n/s front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Front n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 46,281 miles

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

Central Front n/s front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Front n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,484 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2015 38,484 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,550 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKS ON WALLS

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,073 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 6 Jun 2011 29,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 21 May 2010 26,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,626 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 DCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO registered?

DN05 DCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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