MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front arch/chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount binding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Toeing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE Inner & Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Strut top bearing noisy on lock to lock
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, STRONG ADVISE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front top suspension mtg slightly noisy on lock to lock , not excessive.
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front top suspension mtg slightly noisy on lock to lock , not excessive.
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Strut top bearing noisy on lock to lock by hand
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Strut top bearing noisy on lock to lock by hand
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Strut top noisy when on lock to lock by hand
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower bush slightly perished (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Strut top noisy when on lock to lock by hand
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower bush slightly perished (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has slight blow on rear section.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Both front brake disc scored and pitted on inner face
Unable to check rear seat belt's as seat's are folded down.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front brake disc scored and pitted on inner face
Unable to check rear seat belt's as seat's are folded down.
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
REAR CENTRE AND O/S/R SEATS MISSING SO UNABLE TO INSPECT SEAT BELTS FULLY
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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DY55 DXT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 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 DY55 DXT, 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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DY55 DXT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.
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