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DX55 UWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

91,324 mi
Last recorded91,324 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 91,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded and baffles loose

front pads appear low

o/s/r tyre wearing low and sidewall perishing

rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,782 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded and baffles loose

front pads appear low

o/s/r tyre wearing low and sidewall perishing

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,686 miles

22% imbalance on front brakes

Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

22% imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,471 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 49,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 36,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,662 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,262 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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DX55 UWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 DX55 UWU, 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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How do I check the history of DX55 UWU?

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What year was DX55 UWU registered?

DX55 UWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is DX55 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 UWU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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