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DU55 PNF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,095 mi
Last recorded152,095 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 PNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 152,095 miles

Front registration plate damaged, unlikely to be mis read

Rear registration plate deteriorated, however unlikley to be mis read

excessive corrosion to both outer sill panels, not within box section

sub box in boot insecure, enough free wiring to allow any boot position

Fail 9 Jan 2020 152,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play wishbone joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (insecure) (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged, unlikely to be mis read

Offside Front coil spring fouling wheel arch liner

Rear registration plate deteriorated, however unlikley to be mis read

coolant tank below minimum

excessive corrosion to both outer sill panels, not within box section

sub box in boot insecure, enough free wiring to allow any boot position

Pass 22 Jan 2019 131,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing cover coming off

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tail gate damaged to trim around number plate lights

Fail 16 Jan 2019 130,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing cover coming off

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tail gate damaged to trim around number plate lights

Pass 18 Jan 2018 106,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 78,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,529 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 53,529 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven foot brake (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 51,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

water blisters under paint on o/s/f sill section

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,175 miles

water blisters under paint on o/s/f sill section

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,703 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 48,703 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 46,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,392 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,033 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 PNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PNF, 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 PNF registered?

DU55 PNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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