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DJ54 YTS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,133 mi
Last recorded108,133 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ54 YTS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,133 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 108,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,146 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,736 miles

o/s/r door handle insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2014 92,736 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/r door handle insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake caliper appears damp but no leaks found

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 26 Jun 2014 92,411 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake caliper appears damp but no leaks found

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,269 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,269 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 61,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre deteoriation

Fail 1 Apr 2011 59,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear door will not open from outside

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 May 2010 48,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 48,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,550 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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DJ54 YTS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DJ54 YTS, 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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DJ54 YTS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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