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DE55 VUJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,632 mi
Last recorded105,632 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,632 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 105,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,678 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 97,678 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,050 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 87,050 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,000 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 67,995 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,790 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor touching ABS ring (3.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,526 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 42,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,240 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 39,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,676 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 28,676 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,729 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 23,729 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,749 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 VUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

DE55 VUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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