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DA55 ERO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,112 mi
Last recorded86,112 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ERO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 81,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 74,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,292 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,287 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,026 miles

Both rear sills damaged.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre 2.75mm.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 65,026 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear sills damaged.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre 2.75mm.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,048 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,489 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,946 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 22,850 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,850 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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DA55 ERO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA55 ERO, 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 DA55 ERO registered?

DA55 ERO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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