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DY55 LDA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,191 mi
Last recorded89,191 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LDA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low/smooth on outer edge area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front suspension lower arms rearward bushes split in places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside outer body sills corroded at front areas

offside outer body sill damaged at rear area

Fail 13 Nov 2020 86,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low/smooth on outer edge area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp plastic lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front suspension lower arms rearward bushes split in places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside outer body sills corroded at front areas

offside outer body sill damaged at rear area

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,862 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 75,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,343 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 65,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp is dim at first when switched on.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,111 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 55,111 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 43,819 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,726 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,282 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 37,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,641 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,045 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 LDA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

DY55 LDA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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