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DU05 GVJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,737 mi
Last recorded158,737 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 158,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.26 k[1/m] (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Boot lid component likely to become detached Handle insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

Front Both front fog lamp lens broke, fog lights not working.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip lower middle of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 152,438 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tailgate door handle loose.

Fail 16 Mar 2020 152,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tailgate door handle loose.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,098 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 127,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,673 miles

Engine sounds like it has a missfire

Front Tyres worn very badly on edges especially inner

Fail 14 Mar 2018 104,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine sounds like it has a missfire

Front Tyres worn very badly on edges especially inner

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,061 miles

Front Wipers smearing the screen

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,361 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,017 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mounting is damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,511 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,333 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,777 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 GVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

DU05 GVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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