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DA55 ESN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,824 mi
Last recorded109,824 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ESN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 109,822 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leakage,no visible holes (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 101,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,887 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,733 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 53,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,406 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 39,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,794 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 6 May 2009 20,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,677 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 ESN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DA55 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

DA55 ESN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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