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DX05 XHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

303,198 mi
Last recorded303,198 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 303,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 4 Oct 2014 303,198 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2013 217,823 miles

both sills slightly corroded

over plates fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,016 miles

nearside rear sill slighty damaged

offside rack joint has slight play

overplates fitted at time of test

rear exhaust clamp slighty corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,515 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,086 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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DX05 XHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DX05 XHU, 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 DX05 XHU registered?

DX05 XHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is DX05 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 XHU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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