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DU55 PPY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,958 mi
Last recorded65,958 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,958 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Outer brake pad appear worn

both rear outer sills corroding

engine and offside front inner c/v boot damp with oil

Pass 19 May 2021 63,152 miles

Both Rear Shock Bushes Perished

Both Rear Tyres Worn And Perished

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Worn Low On Limit

Offside Front Tyre Edges Worn

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 62,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge cut in tread area

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Front Inner c/v boot damp with oil

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge and perished in tread

both rear shock bottom bush's perished

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge and perished in tread

Offside Front Inner c/v boot damp with oil

rear exhaust box corroding, rear box hanger/ band broken slight blow

undertray, engine damp with oil

Pass 25 May 2018 55,023 miles

Offside Front tyre low inner edge close to limit

both rear shock bottom bush's perished

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,439 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

O/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear and offside rear child seats fitted (unable to inspect adult seat belts

Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 35,684 miles

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2012 25,295 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in tread on front tyres, no cords showing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Rear shocker bushes cracking.

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 21,146 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in tread on front tyres, no cords showing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Rear shocker bushes cracking.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,137 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,931 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 PPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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