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DV05 VFR

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011
Fail 6 Oct 2010 174,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer shoulders

near side front inner wing plastics lightly rubbing tyre on full lock

off side front inner drive shaft boot loosing grease

slight imballance rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 174,032 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer shoulders

near side front inner wing plastics lightly rubbing tyre on full lock

off side front inner drive shaft boot loosing grease

slight imballance rear brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,609 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 65,864 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 65,863 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,015 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 VFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFR, 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 DV05 VFR registered?

DV05 VFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is DV05 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 VFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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