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DV55 CSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,970 mi
Last recorded233,970 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 233,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 214,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 187,769 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 187,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 157,195 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 31 Oct 2012 157,181 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 3 Nov 2011 122,214 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2011 122,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 83,904 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,135 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,171 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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DV55 CSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV55 CSY, 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 DV55 CSY registered?

DV55 CSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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