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DS05 PNE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,837 mi
Last recorded107,837 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 107,557 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,401 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber rubber boot split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber rubber boot split

Fail 14 Aug 2018 90,378 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked through number (5) (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper droplink rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber rubber boot split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber rubber boot split

Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,255 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 87,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade starting to spit

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,215 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 77,215 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,120 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 71,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,174 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both frount tyres are 1'6 mm

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,615 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osr and centre seats not fitted time of test

rear sills damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2011 51,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

osr and centre seats not fitted time of test

rear sills damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,308 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 39,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,171 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,171 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PNE 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 56.5%.

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 DS05 PNE, 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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DS05 PNE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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