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DV05 UKS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,642 mi
Last recorded105,642 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 105,642 miles

both front headlight patterns poor

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2021 105,639 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlight patterns poor

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,676 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,439 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Apr 2018 80,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,134 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,295 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,954 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,717 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,530 miles

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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DV05 UKS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DV05 UKS, 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 UKS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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