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DU05 GHO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,945 mi
Last recorded243,945 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 243,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 228,810 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 228,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 129,314 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2018 129,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2017 124,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2017 124,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2016 116,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 May 2016 116,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 108,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 100,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 92,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 84,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,292 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edge

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 64,378 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 64,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,579 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,970 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 GHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GHO, 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 GHO registered?

DU05 GHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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