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DU05 GFG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,252 miles

alternator belt heavily split

diesel injector seals leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2020 100,249 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

alternator belt heavily split

diesel injector seals leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 98,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,049 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,711 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,904 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 54,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,972 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,383 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 41,602 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,580 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 26,367 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,746 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 20,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,628 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 GFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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