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DA54 UMF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 UMF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 139,319 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 139,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,502 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 128,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 119,147 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 119,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,411 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 81,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,518 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,518 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,308 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 66,308 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,788 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,732 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,732 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,782 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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DA54 UMF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DA54 UMF, 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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DA54 UMF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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