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DG55 NZR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,240 mi
Last recorded116,240 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 NZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 116,240 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2020 116,240 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 116,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed due to being insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,153 miles

N/s rear brake works a little slower than o/s.

Welded repairs checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 103,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel - marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Tear in floor panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

N/s rear brake works a little slower than o/s.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,756 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,754 miles

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured There is a tear in the floor under the drivers seat. (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,903 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Grease leaking past o/s outer driveshaft gaiter clip.

O/s rear tyre is very close to the limit.

Rear exhaust strap is broken.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 87,901 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - marked. (5.2.6)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Grease leaking past o/s outer driveshaft gaiter clip.

O/s rear tyre is very close to the limit.

Rear exhaust strap is broken.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,490 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

covers and trays fitted

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 13 Apr 2016 82,488 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres close to limit

covers and trays fitted

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,988 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 77,986 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to fully check n/s front suspension because of condition of strut.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,611 miles

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

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,608 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,691 miles

N/S OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA].

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,689 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

N/S OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA].

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,001 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DG55 NZR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NZR, 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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DG55 NZR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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