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DU05 GUC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,111 mi
Last recorded139,111 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GUC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 139,111 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 139,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 129,582 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 129,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 123,671 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 123,671 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,798 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,773 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 110,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,397 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,468 miles

near side wing mirror slightly damage

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,517 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 59,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,944 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,800 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

nearside front tyre cut to outer wall,but cord not exposed.

nearside/*offside rear tyres cracks to outer wall.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn.

nearside front tyre cut to outer wall,but cord not exposed.

nearside/*offside rear tyres cracks to outer wall.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,809 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,228 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,132 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 GUC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GUC, 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 GUC registered?

DU05 GUC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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