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DU05 GDF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,325 mi
Last recorded102,325 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 102,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,864 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 96,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,613 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 91,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,305 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,617 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,503 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 63,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,954 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,616 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 49,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,741 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,614 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,948 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 GDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

DU05 GDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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