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DY54 AYU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,800 mi
Last recorded71,800 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 AYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,821 miles

Accident damage to passenger rear door/quarter panel.

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Offside front tyre worn, on limit 1.6mm, wearing on outer edge.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Accident damage to passenger rear door/quarter panel.

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Offside front tyre worn, on limit 1.6mm, wearing on outer edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,094 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,094 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,144 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,587 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 11,362 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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DY54 AYU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DY54 AYU, 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 DY54 AYU registered?

DY54 AYU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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