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MK05 DHE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 DHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,261 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 89,649 miles

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 76,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,299 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,595 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 69,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 61,740 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,556 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,614 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,651 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 35,651 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,700 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,716 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,162 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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MK05 DHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK05 DHE, 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 MK05 DHE registered?

MK05 DHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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