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DY55 NSV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,040 mi
Last recorded16,040 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 16,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,485 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 14,485 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,057 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on side wall o/s/r tyre scuffed badly on outer wall

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 NSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY55 NSV?

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What year was DY55 NSV registered?

DY55 NSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DY55 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 NSV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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