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DN05 MUE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,167 mi
Last recorded101,167 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,167 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,969 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front sills are corroded and weak

Fail 3 Sep 2020 88,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front sills are corroded and weak

Pass 17 Aug 2019 83,589 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 74,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,723 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,096 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 57,096 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,391 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,113 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,113 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,089 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 33,089 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,857 miles

Spare tyre defective

powersteering fluid lever is over filled and runs out of the cap when hot!

Fail 13 Aug 2012 29,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

powersteering fluid lever is over filled and runs out of the cap when hot!

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,568 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,695 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 20,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished/ cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,850 miles

all tyres perrishing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,419 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 MUE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MUE, 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 MUE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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