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DG55 TDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,703 mi
Last recorded97,703 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 TDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 93,743 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 93,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer section.

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

Offside front and nearside front tyres 2.75mm and wearing on inner edges.

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Under tray insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear to drivers seat mechanism.

Wiper blades poor condition and split.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Nov 2012 70,253 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,776 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 50,604 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,731 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 30,731 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 TDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

DG55 TDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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