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DY55 DYF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 DYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tailgate damaged

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,634 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,790 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 79,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component leaking out of rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,508 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,393 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,810 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,819 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,955 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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DY55 DYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DY55 DYF, 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 DY55 DYF registered?

DY55 DYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 DYF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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