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DU55 BWB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,628 mi
Last recorded145,628 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 145,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess pads all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front which were previous failures now covered in grease cannot assess (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 145,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess pads all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres feathering on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 121,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose Tightened (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres feathering on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,511 miles

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

General corrosion around vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,913 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,479 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,045 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of age.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,623 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,921 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,921 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,964 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 43,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are old and showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,739 miles

both rear tyres are old and showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,851 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 BWB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU55 BWB, 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 BWB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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