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DU55 HYF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,244 mi
Last recorded118,244 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,244 miles

Engine covers fitted but insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre perished

Outer sills corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 118,177 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil filler cap missing and very little oil in engine (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted but insecure

Engine oil very low

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil filler cap missing

Outer sills corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,214 miles

Offside Front Outer tread edge bald

wipers smeary

Fail 25 Apr 2017 113,193 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer tread edge bald

wipers smeary

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,397 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre getting low

osf tyre outer edge low

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 86,631 miles

Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 86,589 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,389 miles

offside front side light dim

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,389 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front side light dim

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,490 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 52,490 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,872 miles

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

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

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 HYF 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 68.8%.

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 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

DU55 HYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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