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DY55 LPO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,624 mi
Last recorded156,624 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 156,624 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 156,446 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 107,204 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,484 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Fuel filler rubber pipe perished

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, bald on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 103,484 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Fuel filler rubber pipe perished

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, bald on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,540 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops perished and splitting

both rear tyres worn to 3mm lower on edges

fuel filler neck perished

small cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2015 99,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops perished and splitting

both rear tyres worn to 3mm lower on edges

fuel filler neck perished

small cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2015 99,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,108 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm but low on all edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside front shock obsorber has a light misting of oil

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

small chip in windscreen in front of driver

Pass 14 Sep 2013 92,666 miles

front tyres worn slightly on outer edge

slight perishing to rubber fuel filler pipe

small chip in offside of windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,813 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,351 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,769 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

DY55 LPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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