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DN55 EFA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,505 mi
Last recorded81,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 EFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 81,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel flap missing

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,347 miles

Front wind screen at very bottom little cracked.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,870 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Aug 2019 71,219 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,649 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 64,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,940 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,208 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,403 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,733 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,411 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,861 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,603 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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DN55 EFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN55 EFA, 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 DN55 EFA registered?

DN55 EFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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