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DY55 DXT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

127,876 mi
Last recorded127,876 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 DXT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 127,876 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 127,803 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 125,163 miles

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 125,163 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,277 miles

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 122,277 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,714 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 119,695 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 118,206 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 114,112 miles

Exhaust has slight blow on rear section.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 108,618 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,249 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,664 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 88,847 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,847 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,409 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 85,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,458 miles

Both front brake disc scored and pitted on inner face

Unable to check rear seat belt's as seat's are folded down.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 82,458 miles

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.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,955 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,217 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 65,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,839 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 53,839 miles

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

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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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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