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DK55 WRV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,823 mi
Last recorded78,823 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 WRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,823 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,816 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,613 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 72,613 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,392 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust rear silencer support bracket weld deteriorated

o/s head lamp aim slightly high

Fail 10 Feb 2015 65,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust rear silencer support bracket weld deteriorated

o/s head lamp aim slightly high

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,009 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 6 Feb 2014 58,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,379 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight wall deterioration

Fail 6 Feb 2013 50,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight wall deterioration

Fail 8 Feb 2012 42,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,417 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,695 miles

front tyre edges wearing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,780 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to dog kennel inrear of car seats folded upright

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 WRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 DK55 WRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 WRV registered?

DK55 WRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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