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DN54 YUW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,443 mi
Last recorded124,443 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 124,443 miles

Front Slight blow from exhaust manifold.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp Damaged, not showing white light. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box rusty.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 124,441 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Slight blow from exhaust manifold.

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp Damaged, not showing white light. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box rusty.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,482 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2017 117,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 110,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cat pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusting

Fail 29 Jun 2016 110,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cat pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust box rusting

Fail 2 Jul 2015 104,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 101,800 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 100,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,265 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,911 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 86,911 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,375 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 78,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,482 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,071 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 YUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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