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DU55 BVG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,243 mi
Last recorded103,243 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 103,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 103,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring insecure (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016
Fail 15 Sep 2016

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,506 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,498 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,562 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 88,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,517 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 82,451 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,734 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,659 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 73,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,979 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 60,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,313 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 49,299 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 34,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,507 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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DU55 BVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DU55 BVG, 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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DU55 BVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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