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DY55 TUU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,067 mi
Last recorded69,067 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 TUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 69,067 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED OFF

Fail 1 Feb 2022 69,094 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking VALVE?????????????????????? ON PIPE (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SCRUBBING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED OFF

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 61,951 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking pipes at os (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,798 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 57,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 53,115 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 53,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 51,297 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,768 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,341 miles

NSF NSR OSF tyres walls cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,723 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 6,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 3,993 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 TUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUU, 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

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What year was DY55 TUU registered?

DY55 TUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is DY55 TUU safe to buy?

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