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DU05 GFO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,124 mi
Last recorded151,124 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 151,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap around rear silencer broken and temporary repair has been made (secure at this time) (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Oct 2019 145,032 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 145,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 139,042 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 139,020 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Fitting inner wing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 131,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust hanger temporary repaired

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

NS headlamp bulb clip missing but the beam pattern is within linits

Nsr tyre side wall perished

OSR tyre worn 3mm

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 125,013 miles

Nsr tyre side wall perished

OSR tyre worn 3mm

Spare tyre defective ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

NS headlamp bulb clip missing but the beam pattern is within linits

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,531 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 115,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,727 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 100,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Oct 2012 100,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 17 Oct 2011 89,876 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 4mm slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre 4mm inner and outer slightly worn on edges

Rear silencer clamp heavily corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,876 miles

Nearside rear tyre 4mm slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre 4mm inner and outer slightly worn on edges

Rear silencer clamp heavily corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,037 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,037 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,806 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,917 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,038 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 36,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFO, 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 GFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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