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158,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
underbody has corrosion
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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