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DA54 UWR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,330 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel filler hose perished

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 114,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 112,151 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 108,692 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 100,952 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,365 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 98,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,687 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,525 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,525 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,241 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,907 miles

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2014 75,907 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,620 miles

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,676 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,676 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,602 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 13,097 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,567 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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DA54 UWR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DA54 UWR, 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 DA54 UWR registered?

DA54 UWR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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