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DE55 VVN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,905 mi
Last recorded186,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 186,905 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box getting corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 177,124 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 177,116 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust mount corroded and loose

wipers split on ends

Pass 7 Jun 2016 169,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 165,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 152,988 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 141,458 miles

injector chuffing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 141,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

injector chuffing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 125,351 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 106,231 miles

rear exhaust secured with wire

Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,246 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,112 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 62,099 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

DE55 VVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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