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DV55 WEF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,843 mi
Last recorded124,843 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WEF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 124,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Metal plate welded over inner sill

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

Nearside Rear Metal plate welded over inner sill

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lamp units loose. Both sides

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 124,752 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lamp units loose. Both sides

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,116 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer and Inner vehicle body sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,154 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 116,154 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,098 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 79,790 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,901 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,275 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,420 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,558 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,893 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 WEF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

DV55 WEF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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