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DU05 FYH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,749 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 124,749 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,605 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,704 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 106,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,360 miles

Front number plate is slightly damaged but legible

N/S/R and O/S/R brake calliper handbrake pivots slightly tight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,398 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

spare tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

spare tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,049 miles

both rear sills slighty damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,439 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,989 miles

both outersills slightly damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 27 Feb 2009 43,386 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,386 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,885 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 FYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FYH, 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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What year was DU05 FYH registered?

DU05 FYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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