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DF54 OPJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 OPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 83,204 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Extra wire to starter motor connection exposed - from starter to headlight n/s/f

Fail 21 Dec 2020 82,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator and brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Extra wire to starter motor connection exposed - from starter to headlight n/s/f

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 76,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 76,161 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working both washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2017 70,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator and side light (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

cracks to edge of tread n/s/f tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,770 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,679 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp flashing when indicator is on (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashing when indicator is on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light flashing when indicator is on (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,579 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,368 miles

nsf tyre inner edge worn smooth, osf tyre outer edge worn smooth

Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,087 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,643 miles

Both front tyres, outer sidewalls starting to crack

Clutch pedal catching floor matt

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

Front inner discs slightly worn

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 5 May 2011 41,643 miles

Both front tyres, outer sidewalls starting to crack

Clutch pedal catching floor matt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front inner discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,436 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge and tread slightly split

Nearside rear light unit damaged but not effecting light output

Offside front tyre tread slightly split

Pass 12 May 2009 25,989 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,397 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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DF54 OPJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DF54 OPJ, 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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DF54 OPJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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