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DE55 SLU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,044 mi
Last recorded112,044 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SLU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,044 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 112,029 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,279 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,036 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 90,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,671 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,671 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,799 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Nov 2013 75,799 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,284 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre is heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,284 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Advise front nearside tyre is heavily worn on outer edge

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,892 miles

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

Advise rear nearside tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Advise rear wiper blade split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise front nearside tyre is worn heavily on outer tyre shoulder

advise front offside tyre worn on outer tyre shoulder

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,935 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,019 miles

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

advise offside front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

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 SLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

DE55 SLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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