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DX55 UYM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,142 mi
Last recorded155,142 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 155,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 147,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 132,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 124,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,956 miles

Front of nearside sill getting weak

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear small cut in side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,462 miles

front of nearside sill getting weak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 98,456 miles

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

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

front of nearside sill getting weak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,168 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,482 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,245 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 on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,438 miles

advised front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,914 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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DX55 UYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DX55 UYM, 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 DX55 UYM registered?

DX55 UYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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