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ND05 DKY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,396 mi
Last recorded95,396 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 DKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

advise both front brake pipes corroded

advise nearside rear metal brake pipe bent out of shape

advise slight roughness when offside front wheel

advise slight roughness when turning offside front wheel lock to lock

advise top engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

advise nearside rear metal brake pipe bent out of shape

advise offside rear tyre splitting between tread

advise slight roughness when spinning up offside front wheel

advise slight roughness when turning offside front wheel lock to lock

advise top engine covers fitted

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,523 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre beginning to perish

nearside rear shocker bush begining to perish

offside lower sill has slight corrosion

offside rear shocker bush begining to perish

Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,417 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre beginning to perish

nearside rear shocker bush begining to perish

offside lower sill has slight corrosion

offside rear shocker bush begining to perish

Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF + NSF (3.6.B.2c)

Carbon build up on cylinder 2/3 due to previously leaking injector

Engine oil leak

Flywheel noise

Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,641 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint OSF + NSF (anti-roll bar link) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF + NSF (3.6.B.2c)

Carbon build up on cylinder 2/3 due to previously leaking injector

Engine oil leak

Flywheel noise

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF + NSF (3.6.B.2c)

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

carbon build up on cylinder 2/3 due to previously leaking injector

engine oil leak

flywheel noise

Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,641 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint OSF + NSF anti-roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking Fuel leak from fuel tank area. (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF + NSF (3.6.B.2c)

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

carbon build up on cylinder 2/3 due to previously leaking injector

engine oil leak

flywheel noise

Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall split but not exposing any tyre cords

Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall split but not exposing any tyre cords

nearside rear tyre sidewall split but not exposing any tyre cords

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,055 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 76,051 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 75,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,517 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 67,507 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,676 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,402 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 49,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,681 miles

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

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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ND05 DKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ND05 DKY, 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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ND05 DKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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