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DV55 CTX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,031 mi
Last recorded105,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 105,031 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 105,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,578 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 98,576 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 87,837 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,102 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,526 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 75,526 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,536 miles

nearside front tyre low om outer edge

nearside rear tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,323 miles

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

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,323 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,868 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 CTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV55 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

DV55 CTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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