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DE55 USG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,734 mi
Last recorded151,734 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 151,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 151,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 142,456 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Mar 2014 142,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jan 2013 127,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 113,667 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,408 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,950 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,432 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 34,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 USG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

DE55 USG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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