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DU05 EHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,225 mi
Last recorded121,225 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside crack in windscreen not in drivers view wiper blades split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 112,889 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,391 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,841 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 99,112 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 91,215 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 91,215 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to offside rear door and rear panel

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 84,530 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres perished

damage to offside rear door and rear panel

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,280 miles

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

rear exhaust mount fractured but suppots exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 64,839 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 64,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear 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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DU05 EHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EHJ, 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 EHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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