MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Offside Front Outer cv boot retainer coming loose
rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped
Offside Front Outer cv boot retainer coming loose
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped
slight wear lower engine mounting
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in offside front steering rack inner joint
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DN05 XJE safe to buy?
The MOT history for DN05 XJE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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