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DG55 BLJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,394 mi
Last recorded111,394 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 111,394 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,062 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,049 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,153 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,086 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,306 miles

o/s/r tyre tread starting to go out of shape

power steering switch damp

slight play in o/s of steering rack

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 86,306 miles

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

n/s/r tyre down to 1.8mm

o/s/r tyre tread starting to go out of shape

power steering switch damp

slight play in o/s of steering rack

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,298 miles

front discs and pads worn/low (require checking)

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,801 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,731 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,021 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,043 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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DG55 BLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG55 BLJ, 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 DG55 BLJ registered?

DG55 BLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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