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DS05 OUA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,655 mi
Last recorded66,655 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 66,655 miles

age related gorrosion to underside structure springs brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2025 62,614 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 62,612 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not teated (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 58,179 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill soft in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 48,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,959 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 46,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,025 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,523 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,650 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,429 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 32,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,002 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 30,002 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,573 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,679 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits

Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,684 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,450 miles

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,899 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 OUA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 DS05 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

DS05 OUA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is DS05 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 OUA 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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