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MK05 DKV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,175 mi
Last recorded149,175 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 DKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 149,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 130,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion to the exhaust rear silencer and slight leaking of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tread area but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear movement to the steering arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 130,131 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion to the lower sill area within 30 cm of the front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion to the exhaust rear silencer and slight leaking of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tread area but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear movement to the steering arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 124,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight wear movement in the lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre devoid of tread on the very outer edge not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight wear movement in the steering rack arm inner ball joint

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to the tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,325 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 113,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 109,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat has bolt missing but still secure.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded needs welding up.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 109,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat has bolt missing but still secure.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded needs welding up.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,471 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Nov 2018 103,471 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,132 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/F outer sills very corroded needs welding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,801 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 80,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,076 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket has corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,308 miles

nsr tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,112 miles

both O/S & N/S Front Tyres wearing on inner & outer edges ( posibly due to under inflation)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,807 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,400 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 DKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DKV, 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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MK05 DKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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