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DY05 UNB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,755 mi
Last recorded86,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UNB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,755 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,894 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Outer door handle insecure

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Outer door handle insecure

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2015 70,733 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both near side tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,239 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust joint slight blow

Fail 6 Jun 2014 63,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust joint slight blow

Pass 4 May 2013 55,230 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,265 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 40,577 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front discs worn

noise on engine

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,170 miles

cannot see front pads

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,877 miles

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

nearside rear sill slighty damage

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,250 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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DY05 UNB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY05 UNB, 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 DY05 UNB registered?

DY05 UNB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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