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DS05 SXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 SXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,088 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 92,088 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 86,364 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,065 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,596 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill carroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,438 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 73,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill carroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,729 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill carroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,263 miles

both rear outer sill damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2015 66,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,540 miles

both rear outer sills damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear outer sills damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,329 miles

oil cap missing both rear sills damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake very slight bind

offside rear tyre tread getting low

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,956 miles

offside front brake very slight bind

offside rear tyre tread getting low

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,147 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,250 miles

Spare tyre defective

front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,940 miles

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

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

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 SXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

DS05 SXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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