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DN05 XJE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,840 mi
Last recorded120,840 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,840 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to o/s and n/s sills

engine missfire

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 25 Jan 2018 120,692 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to o/s and n/s sills

engine missfire

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,160 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot retainer coming loose

rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

Fail 3 Feb 2017 114,160 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot retainer coming loose

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 99,610 miles

slight wear lower engine mounting

Fail 13 Jan 2015 99,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight wear lower engine mounting

Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,636 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 79,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing / worn on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 11 Dec 2010 56,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,878 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 45,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,878 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 37,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,998 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 XJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

DN05 XJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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