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DS05 FXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,749 mi
Last recorded110,749 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 110,749 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 110,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 102,870 miles

Both rear sills of vehicle corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 102,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear sills of vehicle corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,533 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,219 miles

Both outer sills corroded at front

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front pickup rings (1.6 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 91,472 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front pickup rings (1.6 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,747 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 75,535 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,624 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,246 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,246 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust rear mount/strap broken.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,731 miles

front discs inner faces corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,601 miles

front discs inner faces corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,783 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,240 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 39,240 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front,nearside rear,offside rear tyres sidewalls perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,858 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all four tyre walls cracking/worn

Fail 13 Jun 2008 18,958 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,958 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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DS05 FXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DS05 FXU, 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 DS05 FXU registered?

DS05 FXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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