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DS05 PPK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,239 mi
Last recorded109,239 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 PPK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 109,239 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 109,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 90,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,510 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,261 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,733 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,623 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust noise when rpm increased, requires further investigation

Fail 7 Aug 2012 49,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust noise when rpm increased, requires further investigation

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,566 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,101 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,181 miles

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

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

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 PPK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PPK, 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 PPK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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