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DN54 YHK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YHK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,963 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,813 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 72,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 66,813 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 66,813 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,735 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,716 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 47,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 41,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,153 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,842 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,468 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 19,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,748 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,464 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 YHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN54 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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