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DU55 BWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 125,232 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 125,228 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp faded (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,013 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 123,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,740 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant bottle low

Fail 17 Oct 2023 119,740 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant bottle low

Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,489 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2022 116,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,694 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 112,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,884 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 109,882 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,821 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 105,821 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,734 miles

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

slight creaking noise from steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,529 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,915 miles

n/s front tyre has wall damage

n/s front tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit

o/s front tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit

Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,915 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s front tyre has wall damage

n/s front tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit

o/s front tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,390 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 56,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack creaking on subframe

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,738 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,474 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewall

n/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,541 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 11,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DU55 BWA, 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 DU55 BWA registered?

DU55 BWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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