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DA54 UWT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,742 mi
Last recorded103,742 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 UWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,742 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,845 miles

HANGING ITEMS REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR CHECKSTRAP FAULTY (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TYRE PRESSURES LOW RUNNING UNDER INFLATED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack gaiters splitting/cracked

Fail 31 May 2018 99,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HANGING ITEMS REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR CHECKSTRAP FAULTY (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TYRE PRESSURES LOW RUNNING UNDER INFLATED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,745 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 30 May 2017 93,743 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 28 May 2016 83,004 miles

Front windscreen cracked - lower

Minor panel damage - offside doors

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

Fail 27 May 2016 83,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box hanger broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front windscreen cracked - lower

Minor panel damage - offside doors

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

Pass 27 May 2015 70,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

number plate bulb cover missing

rear section of exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 21 May 2014 61,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear bracket broken

nearside registration plate lamp cover missing

windscreen cracked outside of zone 'A'

Fail 22 May 2013 52,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

large crack in windscreen but out of drivers view

Pass 22 May 2013 52,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

large crack in windscreen but out of drivers view

Fail 21 May 2012 45,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,563 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,929 miles

Inner disc faces slightly pitted

Inner front pads slight worn

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted to rear

Nearside number plate light missing lense

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2011 42,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted to rear

Inner disc faces slightly pitted

Inner front pads slight worn

Nearside number plate light missing lense

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 40,529 miles

Child seat fitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

wheel trims fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2009 40,529 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

airbag light on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 29,991 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 UWT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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