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DG55 BLN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,275 mi
Last recorded82,275 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 82,275 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 82,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,882 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 77,882 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,736 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 72,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,082 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 65,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,812 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,553 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 46,553 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside rear tyre wall

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,377 miles

advise rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,531 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 27,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres - outer sidewalls becoming perished/cracking, front tyres especially. nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,855 miles

all four tyres - outer sidewalls becoming perished/cracking, front tyres especially. nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,271 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 BLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

DG55 BLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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