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DU05 EFM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,210 mi
Last recorded89,210 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EFM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,206 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 89,206 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 88,087 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 87,205 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 87,195 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 85,997 miles

front of offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 84,313 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded. (outside prescribed areas)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,801 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Jun 2015 82,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,026 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade rubber missing

spare tyre close to legal limit and cracked through tyre tread and wall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,219 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 70,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 65,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 60,909 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 60,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 56,231 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,156 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 EFM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU05 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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