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DY05 VVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,759 mi
Last recorded101,759 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 101,754 miles

Nearside Front 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 1 Oct 2021 97,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,247 miles

1 of 5 rear high level brake lights inop

2 of 3 rear seat belt buckles missing covers

Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,372 miles

1/5 high level stop lamp bulbs not working

o/s/r & middle rear seat belt buckles missing outer case, still functions as intended

Fail 28 Sep 2019 83,372 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

1/5 high level stop lamp bulbs not working

o/s/r & middle rear seat belt buckles missing outer case, still functions as intended

Pass 29 Sep 2018 79,364 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill slightly weakend due to corrosion

rear tyres slightly perished

slight gear oil leak from drive shaft seal

Fail 29 Sep 2018 79,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill slightly weakend due to corrosion

rear tyres slightly perished

slight gear oil leak from drive shaft seal

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,745 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f brake flexible hose routed wrong

o/s/f abs wire routed wrong

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 64,237 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f abs wire routed wrong

suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f brake flexible hose routed wrong

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front brake discs worn

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

exhaust heat-shield insecure

spare tyre badly cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

exhaust heat-shield insecure

spare tyre badly cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,349 miles

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

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

both n/s tyres cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,225 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,289 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly split

heatshield over exhaust back box insecure

n/s/r tyre starting to crack + screw in tread close to edge

spare tyre wearing on edge + sidewall damaged 185/65/15h]

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,772 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges + o/s/f cut on tread but not through to inner cords [185/65/15h]

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,744 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 VVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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