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DU05 GVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,644 mi
Last recorded84,644 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 80,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,275 miles

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 10 Jan 2018 71,148 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops torn/missing

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing & weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Wheel trims fitted obscuring all wheel fixings

Fail 9 Jan 2018 71,136 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Both rear suspension bump stops torn/missing

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing & weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Wheel trims fitted obscuring all wheel fixings

Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,096 miles

engine cover mountings broken

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,454 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 62,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,845 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn close to limits & deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn & deteriorating

rear exh strap broken

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorating

front brake discs worn

o/s mirror damaged

rear brake noisy

rear exh mount broken

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2010 41,588 miles

brake fluid level low

difficult to inspect front brake pads with wheels on

lower covers fitted restricting inspection

offside front inner slash gaurd fowling brake pipe and suspension

Fail 16 Oct 2010 41,588 miles

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

brake fluid level low

difficult to inspect front brake pads with wheels on

lower covers fitted restricting inspection

offside front inner slash gaurd fowling brake pipe and suspension

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,687 miles

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

o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

rear brakes noisy

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,862 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,862 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2008 30,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

DU05 GVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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