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DV55 DLN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 112,146 miles

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

front and rear brake noise, front brake discs deteriorated and pads wearing thin, n/s rear brake bind, handbrake cables deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle, corrosion to rear undersills,rear chassis and rear inner arches

play and noise in o/s front roll bar link at limit

Fail 16 Jul 2024 112,146 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front and rear brake noise, front brake discs deteriorated and pads wearing thin, n/s rear brake bind, handbrake cables deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle, corrosion to rear undersills,rear chassis and rear inner arches

play and noise in o/s front roll bar link at limit

Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,693 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Brake pipe support broken osr

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear axle and suspension PA.

Front pads appear worn

Minor play at osf top mount. Loaded.

NS dip image deteriorated close to limit

Rear shock absorber case corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2023 109,693 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Brake pipe support broken osr

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear axle and suspension PA.

Front pads appear worn

NS dip image deteriorated close to limit

Rear shock absorber case corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 106,289 miles

Os inner and outer cv boot deteriorated

Osf wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Osr brake hoze support broken

Spare tyre cradle fixing not fully tight

Fail 28 Sep 2022 106,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Os inner and outer cv boot deteriorated

Osf wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Osr brake hoze support broken

Spare tyre cradle fixing not fully tight

Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,903 miles

Minor movement at brake pedal,head lamp lenses deteriorated, o/s front door strap in.op,oil leak,radiator corroded, o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated, hand brake cables deteriorated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Sep 2021 101,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Minor movement at brake pedal,head lamp lenses deteriorated, o/s front door strap in.op,oil leak,radiator corroded, o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated, hand brake cables deteriorated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,635 miles

o/s rear sill and rear inner arches corroded, o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated, boot lid trim taped

rear brake noise and imbalanced, body damage, oil leaks, suspension components corroded, hand brake cables deteriorated, rear flexy ferrules corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 94,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear axle and rear exhaust

osr suspension PA has minor rust bubbles. ( outer sill )..

rear centre seat belt not routed as intended.

Fail 4 Oct 2019 94,958 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear centre seat belt not routed as intended.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear axle and rear exhaust

osr suspension PA has minor rust bubbles. ( outer sill )..

Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,923 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on outer edge.

osf outer cv boot has grease leak.

power steering pipe has oil dampness.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,018 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,915 miles

excessive corrosion to osf sill outside of a prescribed area.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,988 miles

multi guards fitted, o/s front abs ring damaged, front whishbone rear bushes cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2015 59,988 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

multi guards fitted, o/s front abs ring damaged, front whishbone rear bushes cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,401 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,401 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,376 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

rear exhaust box mounting strap broken.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2010 28,560 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,017 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 DLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DLN, 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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DV55 DLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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