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DU05 EFC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,747 mi
Last recorded65,747 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2020 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing Mirror Body Broken - Sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror Glass Broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Depth And Bald On Outer Edge - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 56,369 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 56,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,720 miles

Offside Upper Steering system slightly tight strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 54,719 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,559 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,930 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 42,172 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 37,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,205 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 25,394 miles

Off side front tyre perished and close too limit

Off side rear tyre perished

Fail 7 May 2010 25,149 miles

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

Off side rear tyre perished

Off side front tyre perished and close too limit

Fail 21 May 2009 19,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 19,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,203 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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DU05 EFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU05 EFC, 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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DU05 EFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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