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DU55 SXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 147,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes protected by grease in places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

early signs of age related corrosion to the rear outer sill areas

early signs of corrosion to the underbody and components

n/s front tyre has some wear to the edges

n/s/ rear sill is damaged

o/s and n/s outer sills have been repaired and heaverly rust proofed

o/s front tyre has age related cracking to the outer sidewall/tread edge area

Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes protected by grease in places (1.1.11 (c))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s rear outer sill areas

o/s and n/s outer sills have been repaired

Fail 6 Sep 2022 143,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes protected by grease in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s rear outer sill areas

o/s and n/s outer sills have been repaired

Pass 1 Sep 2021 137,509 miles

'General age related corrosion under body and suspension components'

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Front + Rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2021 137,506 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

'General age related corrosion under body and suspension components'

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Front + Rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 130,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill covered under body selant

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 123,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 123,826 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front & offside rear & nearside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 114,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front & offside rear & nearside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,875 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 103,875 miles

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

Nearside Front offside front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,920 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 94,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,545 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 86,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,361 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,975 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,327 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,322 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,315 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 51,315 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,007 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,198 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 SXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 SXO, 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 SXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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