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DU55 BXB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 130,000 miles

parking brake has low effort

Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,726 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 108,253 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges.....both sides (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inside edge

rear beam/suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,871 miles

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

rear beam corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

rear beam corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,332 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,713 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,569 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 62,569 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,209 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,919 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 30,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 BXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

DU55 BXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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