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DE55 EOT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,519 mi
Last recorded112,519 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 EOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,519 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Feb 2021 112,516 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,383 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 106,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,218 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 25 Nov 2015 91,218 miles

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,205 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust tail pipe has rpair on mounting bracket

Front brake pads not fully visable

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side front seat belt slow to return

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust tail pipe has rpair on mounting bracket

Front brake pads not fully visable

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side front seat belt slow to return

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,343 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded and deteriorated

spare tyre has a split in the side walll

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,757 miles

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

pre heater for heater matrix leaking and wires melting

Fail 7 Jan 2011 47,757 miles

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

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

pre heater for heater matrix leaking and wires melting

rear tyres cracking

spare tyre cut to cords and bulges on sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,905 miles

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

offside front and spare tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,978 miles

n.s.r tyre outer edge showing signs of surface cracks

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 EOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE55 EOT, 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 EOT registered?

DE55 EOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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