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DV55 VDG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,266 mi
Last recorded125,266 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 125,266 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,479 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 110,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,410 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 102,410 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,922 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 85,855 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s/r brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 16 Dec 2013 76,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s/r brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,931 miles

front brake pads look low

front discs worn

Fail 4 Dec 2012 69,931 miles

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

front brake pads look low

front discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,669 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,191 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,425 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,340 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 VDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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