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DV05 YYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,029 mi
Last recorded200,029 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 200,029 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 200,028 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 197,323 miles

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

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

rear silencer clamp excessively corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 197,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer clamp excessively corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 194,633 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 194,632 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 173,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 150,255 miles

near side front fog light smashed and not working

Fail 2 Apr 2012 150,255 miles

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

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

near side front fog light smashed and not working

Pass 1 Apr 2011 119,283 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nsf wheel bearing very slightly rough when rotated

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,378 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges and on 4mm

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Apr 2010 97,378 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges and on 4mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,722 miles

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

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

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 YYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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