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DU05 GFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,345 mi
Last recorded111,345 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2014 111,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,911 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 93,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 54,979 miles

n/s front track rod end play.

Pass 13 May 2010 47,134 miles

front brake imbalance.

Pass 11 May 2009 38,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,497 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly smearing the screen

Brake fluid looks discoloured may need replacing on time

Coolant looks weak may need replacing on time

Nearside rear placstic wheel cover is loose and rattling

Offside rear placstic wheel cover is loose and rattling

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 GFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

DU05 GFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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