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DU55 BWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,744 mi
Last recorded78,744 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,744 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 78,704 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,765 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,950 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 45,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,549 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,549 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,122 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 BWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWC, 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 BWC registered?

DU55 BWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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