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DN05 XJB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,554 mi
Last recorded89,554 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 89,554 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,818 miles

seat belt prescribed area (outer sills both sides) repair covered in underseal

Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,696 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 85,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,403 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 81,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,981 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

middle to rear exhaust join slight corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,013 miles

middle to rear exhaust join slight rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,185 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 77,185 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,630 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 59,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 937,313 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 937,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2010 39,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2009 31,102 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XJB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

DN05 XJB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is DN05 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 XJB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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