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DG55 TDV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,064 mi
Last recorded77,064 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 TDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 77,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,539 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,745 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,005 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,795 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 54,745 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,021 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,021 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,279 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,237 miles

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

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

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 TDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG55 TDV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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