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DU05 GFZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,819 mi
Last recorded119,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 119,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 109,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,963 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 92,963 miles

Emissions not tested Due to spark plug loose -poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,165 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 77,171 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre badly perished/cuts/bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 75,580 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/ 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre badly perished/cuts/bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,852 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,862 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,862 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,843 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 42,843 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

DU05 GFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for DU05 GFZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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