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DU05 GHD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,480 mi
Last recorded140,480 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 140,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 140,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 129,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 129,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 116,369 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 101,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 87,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 74,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,489 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,992 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Very slight wear detected in O/S Track Rod End.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,154 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 GHD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHD, 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 GHD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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