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DY05 VTW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

158,661 mi
Last recorded158,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VTW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 158,661 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

2 rear brake hose have corrosion on ferrules .slight cracks on rubbers

brake pedal rubber worn

covers /under trays fitted

front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

n/s & o/s sill have corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

n/s/f tyre has cracks

o/s/f brake hose loose

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 29 May 2026 158,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 front wipers just in limit

2 rear brake hose have corrosion on ferrules .slight cracks on rubbers

brake pedal rubber worn

covers /under trays fitted

front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

n/s & o/s sill have corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

n/s/f tyre has cracks

o/s/f brake hose loose

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2025 154,289 miles

rear axle has corrosion

2 front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

2 front wipers just in limit

2 rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

2 rear shockers have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

hand brake has travel

outer sills /inner have corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2025 154,288 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

2 front wipers just in limit

2 rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

2 rear shockers have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

hand brake has travel

outer sills /inner have corrosion

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2024 149,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

n/s/o/s rear inner sills heavy corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2024 149,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

n/s/o/s rear inner sills heavy corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2023 145,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear shockers corroded n/s/o/s

Fail 20 Apr 2023 145,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear shockers corroded n/s/o/s

Pass 4 May 2022 141,569 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2022 141,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2021 137,364 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 137,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,739 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 134,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 129,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 124,782 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 124,779 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,071 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 120,071 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 116,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,463 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,658 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 VTW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DY05 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

DY05 VTW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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