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DV55 TEY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,461 mi
Last recorded124,461 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 TEY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 124,461 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 124,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 11 Dec 2020 121,829 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside sill shows signs of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 118,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside sill shows signs of corrosion

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 107,961 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 107,959 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,443 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,001 miles

Nearside front tyrewall damaged.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,442 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,265 miles

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,263 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,250 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,616 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 23,615 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 TEY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TEY, 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 TEY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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