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DU05 GBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,827 mi
Last recorded133,827 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 133,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector hissing when cold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 133,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector hissing when cold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 129,033 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 129,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 127,329 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 19 Jul 2019 127,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 11 Jul 2018 120,176 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn .

Rear Axle Corroded but not weakened

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 120,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fixing bracket has corroded loose . (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn .

Rear Axle Corroded but not weakened

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 111,376 miles

CORROSION TO REAR AXLE

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 24 Jul 2017 111,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)

CORROSION TO REAR AXLE

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,001 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 90,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,696 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 61,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,280 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,983 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 GBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

DU05 GBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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