MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
both rear tyres have shoulder wear
offside front spot light lense damaged
offside rear light unit damaged at reverse light point
oil level low,though enough to conduct the test
spare wheel missing from under vehicle carrier,and movement in the carrier,though secure at time of test
Oil leak
both rear tyres have shoulder wear
offside front spot light lense damaged
offside rear light unit damaged at reverse light point
oil level low,though enough to conduct the test
spare wheel missing from under vehicle carrier,and movement in the carrier,though secure at time of test
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
light line marking on windscreen,though not effecting view through it
offside reverse lamp cover damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
both rear tyres cracking spliting on sidewalls
offside rear light unit damaged but still in working order
both sides rear tyres cracking
spare wheel not in carrier,and carrier not fully secured
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both sides rear tyres cracking
spare wheel not in carrier,and carrier not fully secured
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
objects on windscreen
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
objects on windscreen
spare wheel missing
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX05 DCU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EX05 DCU, 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 EX05 DCU registered?
EX05 DCU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.
Is EX05 DCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX05 DCU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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