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DE10 BAU

2010 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,718 mi
Last recorded123,718 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 123,718 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,771 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 116,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,236 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 107,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,129 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,869 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 77,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,225 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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DE10 BAU is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 DE10 BAU, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE10 BAU registered?

DE10 BAU is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is DE10 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE10 BAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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