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DG55 TCJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,595 mi
Last recorded87,595 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 TCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,860 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2017 82,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp cluster (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens damaged (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cord on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,686 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 71,684 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,662 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 66,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,414 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 59,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,927 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 51,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,208 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front brake discs badly lipped

both rear brake discs lipped

offside front tyre on 3.5mm and worn on inneredge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,869 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,750 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 TCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

DG55 TCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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