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DV54 LLR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

165,999 mi
Last recorded165,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 LLR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 165,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and also perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded leading from mounting points down to shock absorber mounting points offside and nearside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 165,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and also perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded leading from mounting points down to shock absorber mounting points offside and nearside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 151,009 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

damafe to n/s/r

fuel cap cover missing

n/s/r lamp broken

Fail 18 Jul 2018 150,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper split

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

damafe to n/s/r

fuel cap cover missing

n/s/r lamp broken

Pass 27 Jul 2017 141,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (3.5.1g)

INTERIOR DOOR PULL BROKEN AND WINDOW OSF

Fail 22 Jul 2017 141,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

crack on w.screen

Pass 11 Jun 2016 127,294 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

h/brake on 16% on min

osf tyre edges bald

Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,078 miles

crack in windscreen not in swept area

Fail 1 Jun 2015 117,076 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in windscreen not in swept area

Fail 6 May 2014 106,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 106,483 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 95,177 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen but not in zone A or B & not in drivers view

Fail 8 May 2013 95,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

crack in windscreen but not in zone A or B & not in drivers view

Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear indicators discolored

crack in windscreen o/s/ lower corner

n/s number plate bulb dull

Fail 17 Mar 2012 90,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear indicators discolored

cant see brake pads properly but worth checking

crack in windscreen o/s/ lower corner

n/s number plate bulb dull

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

Engine noise

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 83,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen cracked outside the swept area

Pass 23 Dec 2009 77,144 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 77,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 70,535 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 70,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,540 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 55,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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DV54 LLR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DV54 LLR, 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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DV54 LLR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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