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DY55 LPP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,138 mi
Last recorded152,138 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LPP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 152,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 152,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 145,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 145,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 126,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,433 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,439 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,816 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,744 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 55,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,505 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,896 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 LPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

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

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