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NU05 DBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,958 mi
Last recorded78,958 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 DBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 78,779 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy rust to disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rust to rear axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/r outer sill panel

rear brake efforts have only just met the minimum required limits and will require attention soon

Fail 4 Jun 2025 78,779 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy rust to disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rust to rear axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/r outer sill panel

rear brake efforts have only just met the minimum required limits and will require attention soon

Pass 13 Jun 2024 78,663 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,447 miles

Centre exhaust manifold heatshield insecure.

Nearside Damage to sill panel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damage to n/s outer sill panel

parking brake efforts low

Pass 22 May 2021 67,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion to front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 62,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake pads 60 to 70% worn

Pass 6 Apr 2019 57,315 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very minor play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front damage to corner of vehicle.

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly, flat spots on the inside edge.

Rear both tyres are perished.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 50,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very minor play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front damage to corner of vehicle.

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly, flat spots on the inside edge.

Rear both tyres are perished.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,244 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 42,244 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment caliper (3.5.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,826 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,220 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,968 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,909 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,626 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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NU05 DBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NU05 DBY, 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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NU05 DBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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