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DN54 YGW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,058 mi
Last recorded114,058 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YGW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 114,058 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking PIPES TO STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,096 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2018 100,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,615 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,615 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,304 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,559 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,950 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,652 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 45,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,692 miles

Nearside and offside rear sidewalls of tyres cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,797 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 29,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,753 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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DN54 YGW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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