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DE55 URJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,301 mi
Last recorded127,301 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 URJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 127,290 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 110,945 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,757 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 103,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,429 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,180 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,090 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,576 miles

Brake discs in poor condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal anti-slip device missing.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 58,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front discs worn

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front discs worn

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,561 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 URJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 URJ, 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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DE55 URJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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