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DV55 WFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,978 mi
Last recorded104,978 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2023 104,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED & CORRDED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED& CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTERSILL HOLED & CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 100,232 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 100,232 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills holed sevral spots (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 96,262 miles

advise heavley under sealed

Fail 28 May 2021 96,262 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

advise heavley under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2020 93,203 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 93,203 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 89,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 83,643 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossion all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 83,643 miles

Body insecure both outer sills holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossion all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,110 miles

Nearside Front Grease around C.V joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2016 75,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,776 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,066 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,996 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,996 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,915 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,145 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 WFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFE, 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 WFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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