MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
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.
Os inner and outer cv boot deteriorated
Osf wishbone rear bush deteriorated
Osr brake hoze support broken
Spare tyre cradle fixing not fully tight
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
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 ()
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 ()
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
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.
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 )..
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.
excessive corrosion to osf sill outside of a prescribed area.
multi guards fitted, o/s front abs ring damaged, front whishbone rear bushes cracking
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
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.
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)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs worn.
rear exhaust box mounting strap broken.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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