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DU05 EHS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,428 mi
Last recorded79,428 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EHS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded behind fuel tank marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit and badly worn on outer edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting close to wear-bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 79,404 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sill holed and corroded next to previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner part of disc marked with chalk (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded behind fuel tank marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit and badly worn on outer edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting close to wear-bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded behind fuel tank chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 74,113 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded behind fuel tank chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,927 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger held up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush's split but do not have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 67,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust tied up with wire

Pass 9 May 2018 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Fail 9 May 2017 55,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Pass 12 May 2016 53,407 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,212 miles

see note 2 of this doc

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,858 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 27,858 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,582 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,596 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,260 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 EHS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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