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DK55 WRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

135,137 mi
Last recorded135,137 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 WRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 135,137 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 132,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 132,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,909 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 123,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 123,233 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 71% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,666 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 115,666 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 112,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 104,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,697 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 88,472 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,043 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 73,043 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,957 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,376 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,376 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,299 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

Fail 12 Jul 2014 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,144 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,166 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,427 miles

not tested both rear outer seatbelts child seats fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2008 9,352 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,352 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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DK55 WRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DK55 WRL, 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 DK55 WRL registered?

DK55 WRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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