CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV05 VFS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,679 mi
Last recorded58,679 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,679 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2020 58,679 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2019 56,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,235 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 56,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,985 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,022 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,995 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,034 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 36,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre has cut to sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre has cut to sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,975 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 32,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs slightly worn

offside wiper torn

wet at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,186 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV05 VFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV05 VFS?

You can check the full history of DV05 VFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV05 VFS registered?

DV05 VFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is DV05 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 VFS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV05 VFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV05 VFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.