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DN54 YVR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,513 mi
Last recorded103,513 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 103,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 98,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 98,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 93,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 87,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 May 2018 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 May 2017 81,212 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 81,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut tread area 185 65r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 75,649 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 75,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,339 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,215 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,163 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,838 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,863 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,704 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 YVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YVR, 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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What year was DN54 YVR registered?

DN54 YVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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