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DE55 EOP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 EOP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 106,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 101,925 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 101,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,734 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

engine covers fitted

gaffer tape on dash

o/s/f sill corroded, no holes

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2020 98,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed - chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

engine covers fitted

gaffer tape on dash

o/s/f sill corroded, no holes

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 86,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted.

Fail 23 Jan 2019 86,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 80,904 miles

both outer sills corroded, no holes at time of test

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r light lens has tape around it

o/s/r tyre - sidewalls in poor condition

smoky until warm, passed emissions

spare tyre missing

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,178 miles

emissions 0.00

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

tape on dash

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 78,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions 0.00

tape on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,182 miles

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

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

dashboard has tape applied to right hand side

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

n/s/f outer sill getting weak, no holes

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 74,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

dashboard has tape applied to right hand side

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

n/s/f outer sill getting weak, no holes

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 69,107 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

car display indicates airbag fault but no lamp illuminated

exhaust system secured at rear with wire, BUT SYSTEM IS ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Fail 24 Jan 2015 69,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

car display indicates airbag fault but no lamp illuminated

exhaust system secured at rear with wire, BUT SYSTEM IS ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,998 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 60,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light on

all tyres showing age related deterioration

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

airbag light on

all tyres showing age related deterioration

Fail 14 Jan 2012 57,303 miles

Airbag light lit.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge, still legal.

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

Vehicle smoky until warm.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,303 miles

Airbag light lit.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge, still legal.

Vehicle smoky until warm.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,593 miles

O/S Registration Plate Lamp Lense Missing

Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S Registration Plate Lamp Lense Missing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,205 miles

Rear brakes squeaking when applied hard.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,593 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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DE55 EOP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE55 EOP, 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 DE55 EOP registered?

DE55 EOP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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