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DU05 EFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,773 mi
Last recorded98,773 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 98,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,860 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,307 miles

Front Brake Discs Starting To Corrode On Inner Faces.

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm Tread.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Silencer. (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracking in Tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake Discs Starting To Corrode On Inner Faces.

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm Tread.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,017 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 72,016 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 66,834 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 66,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 60,509 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 60,509 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 55,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 50,257 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 44,396 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 44,396 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,214 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 EFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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