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DY55 LXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,493 mi
Last recorded113,493 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,493 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 113,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 113,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm inner bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Dec 2018 110,925 miles

Brake pipe to n/s rear cylinder corroding.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding in area of retaining clip.

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,925 miles

Brake pipe to n/s rear cylinder corroding.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding in area of retaining clip.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,810 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing badly on edges.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,810 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing badly on edges.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,384 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket (on silencer) broken - system adequately supported.

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2016 101,384 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket (on silencer) broken - system adequately supported.

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,941 miles

n/s rear brake pipe to flexy corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2015 96,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

n/s rear brake pipe to flexy corroding

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 89,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,204 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,338 miles

the front pads looked like getting thin ??

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,380 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,003 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 58,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to open tailgate

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 LXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

DY55 LXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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