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DU55 BWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 121,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,033 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Jan 2017 78,033 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,477 miles

off side front tyre wearing on the outer edgeof tread

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,085 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,146 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 49,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,014 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,010 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,106 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 BWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE registered?

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

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