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DU55 SXA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,288 mi
Last recorded48,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 SXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,288 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)

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2013 48,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,982 miles

movement in nsf drop link / both rear tyres worn to 2mm on edges / nsf tyre worn on outter edge / osr tyre worn on inner edge / nsr tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 40,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in nsf drop link / both rear tyres worn to 2mm on edges / nsf tyre worn on outter edge / osr tyre worn on inner edge / nsr tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,997 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 35,997 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,376 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,800 miles

rear tyres perished 185-65-15

Pass 30 Aug 2008 11,529 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 SXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

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

Is DU55 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 SXA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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