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DU05 EHP

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,429 mi
Last recorded172,429 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 172,429 miles

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

STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 7 Mar 2016 172,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 11 Feb 2015 162,547 miles

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

Heat shield loose at front.

N/S Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 162,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Heat shield loose at front.

N/S Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 156,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake slight bind??????

n/s/f tyre worn on edge !!!!!!!

o/s/f tyre worn on edge!!!!!!!

Fail 3 Dec 2013 156,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake slight bind??????

n/s/f tyre worn on edge !!!!!!!

o/s/f tyre worn on edge!!!!!!!

Pass 26 Nov 2012 149,267 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch anti slip pad missing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 140,981 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seats fitted to rear seats and unable to inspect seat belts

near side front tyre is bald on the edges of tread .. advice change

near side rear tyre is getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2010 127,020 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 115,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,708 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 93,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,923 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,686 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 EHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EHP, 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 EHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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