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DU55 BWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cracking to n/s&o/s rear tyres outer sidewalls (2009 tyres)

n/s&o/s rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

rear axle becoming corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 99,782 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cracking to n/s&o/s rear tyres outer sidewalls (2009 tyres)

n/s&o/s rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

rear axle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,042 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake reading just within limit 17%

Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,344 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 97,167 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn on in side faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 97,167 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn on in side faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,572 miles

cracking to n/s&o/s front tyre sidewalls

Fail 14 Oct 2013 92,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

cracking to n/s&o/s front tyre sidewalls

Pass 15 Oct 2012 92,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 91,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter box insecure

drivers seat rails/frame worn but not considered excessive or insecure

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s registration plate lamp dim

o/s/f + n/s/f inner tyre walls slightly split but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,938 miles

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

one out of five of high level brake lights not working

Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

one out of five of high level brake lights not working

Pass 1 Sep 2008 79,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BWO, 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 BWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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