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DV55 PXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,601 mi
Last recorded164,601 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 164,601 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 164,528 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2014 152,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

injector weaping

Fail 2 May 2014 152,851 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

injector weaping

Pass 10 May 2013 140,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 124,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 116,207 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 116,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine too clean to record a smoke reading

Fail 6 Jul 2010 106,257 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine too clean to record a smoke reading

Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,826 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 92,826 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 82,827 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 PXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

DV55 PXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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