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DE55 SMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,521 mi
Last recorded92,521 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 92,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

nearside and offside outer sills starting to weaken, slight give under finger and thumb pressure

Fail 2 Jul 2018 78,215 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

nearside and offside outer sills starting to weaken, slight give under finger and thumb pressure

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,928 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 68,834 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Near side and offside rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 63,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,503 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 49,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 42,966 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 34,733 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 34,733 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2010 29,497 miles

Airbag light on dash.

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

Front discs heavely worn.

Nearside rear tyre side walls perished.

Fail 28 Nov 2010 29,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs heavely worn.

Airbag light on dash.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre side walls perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,957 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 SMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

DE55 SMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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