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DN54 DPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,772 mi
Last recorded93,772 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 DPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,772 miles

both front springs corroded rear brake ferrules corroded rear axle corroded -bushes perished both front supension arm rear bushes perished and have play front discs scored and corroded oil leak n-s-r child seat fitted rear number plate

Fail 21 Aug 2018 93,754 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front springs corroded rear brake ferrules corroded rear axle corroded -bushes perished both front supension arm rear bushes perished and have play front discs scored and corroded oil leak n-s-r child seat fitted rear number plate

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,551 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,751 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise offside rear tyre bald on edges.

advise offside front tyre bald on edges and cut in tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,630 miles

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge and nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,828 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,865 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,235 miles

advise nearside front tyre outer wall badly cracked.

advise offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,385 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 42,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,175 miles

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

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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DN54 DPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN54 DPU, 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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DN54 DPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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