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DE55 URG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,889 mi
Last recorded112,889 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 URG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 111,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,954 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 92,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 84,317 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,314 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,790 miles

under tray damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,142 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,758 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,965 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 39,965 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear nearside tyre split

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,678 miles

damage to front n/s wing

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,460 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 URG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

DE55 URG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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