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DG55 TAV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,083 mi
Last recorded85,083 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 TAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,083 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded, Just outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded, Just outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded, Just outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded, Just outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,496 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,416 miles

brake disc worn

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,790 miles

n/ o/s drop links have play not excessive

o/s/f tyre worn on edge close limit

wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,785 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,903 miles

Spare tyre defective

advise nearside rear tyre perrished.

advise offside front tyre wearing low and close to legal limits.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,950 miles

advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 52,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 47,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside front tyre balding outer edge and close to leagl limits.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,908 miles

advise nearside front tyre balding outer edge and close to leagl limits.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 41,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise offside rear tyre perrished badley.

advise rear exhaust box bracket split and corroded.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,813 miles

advise offside rear tyre perrished badley.

advise rear exhaust box bracket split and corroded.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,097 miles

advise both rear tyres perrished.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,127 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,975 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 TAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG55 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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