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DY55 MZX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 MZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,718 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,508 miles

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

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,508 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

STRONGLY advise replacement of both front tyres

Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,463 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,460 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported leaking on joint (7.1.1)

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

advise brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,628 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 59,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 53,702 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,385 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 47,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,527 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 39,527 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,559 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,519 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 MZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

DY55 MZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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