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DG55 YCA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,216 mi
Last recorded69,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YCA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,216 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 69,216 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine management light illuminated.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 67,064 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in right hand side of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle, (now secured). (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension torsion bars. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 64,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle, (now secured). (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension torsion bars. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,942 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,066 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 54,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 46,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,230 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,587 miles

Front tyres + O\S\R + Spare wearing down and perished, will need doing soon.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,174 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 YCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

DG55 YCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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