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MT05 DYO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

287,592 mi
Last recorded287,592 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 287,592 miles

Engine light illuminated

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 262,376 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 262,376 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 238,661 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fail 21 May 2015 238,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 May 2014 206,633 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 179,911 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 May 2013 179,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 May 2012 159,349 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 133,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 112,968 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 87,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 87,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 67,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MT05 DYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT05 DYO, 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 MT05 DYO registered?

MT05 DYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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