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DV05 NDG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 NDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 77,319 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 76,684 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 76,684 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Front Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,938 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,603 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,123 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,680 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 68,680 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 57,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,491 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,961 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)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 47,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,848 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 42,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,074 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 37,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,590 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,630 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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DV05 NDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DV05 NDG, 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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DV05 NDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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