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DG55 YDJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,228 mi
Last recorded107,228 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,228 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 107,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,662 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,300 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,787 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 78,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,301 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 66,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,005 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,330 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 41,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,428 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 33,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,016 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 YDJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

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

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