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DU05 VMM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,752 mi
Last recorded77,752 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VMM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 77,634 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering fluid leaking - suspect the pressure switch is leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,789 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear silencer hanging bracket slightly loose

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr/nsr (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and edges heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr outer sills (2.4.A.3)

osf seat frame worn

power steering pipe damp

Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr/nsr (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and edges heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr outer sills (2.4.A.3)

osf seat frame worn

power steering pipe damp

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,036 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf seat frame worn

power steering pipes damp

Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,012 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf seat frame worn

power steering pipes damp

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

power steering pipe damp/ weaping

radiator poor

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,701 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,694 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,349 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,585 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 20,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,830 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 VMM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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