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DG55 YDN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,639 mi
Last recorded66,639 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YDN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,639 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded still secure

Fail 28 Oct 2019 66,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (close to legal limit 3mm) cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded still secure

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,575 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,975 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 54,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,077 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,811 miles

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,791 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,907 miles

Advise front tyres wearing unevenly advise tracking is checked

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,081 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 17,930 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 YDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

DG55 YDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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