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DY55 TUW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 TUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 151,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 151,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 144,700 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported secured - ( in areas - Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated /worn - ( rubber bush only ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy - ( slight ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 144,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting full - ( sill ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting full - ( sill ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported secured - ( in areas - Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated /worn - ( rubber bush only ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy - ( slight ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,980 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 128,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 118,781 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 118,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,654 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,751 miles

Child seat fitted unable to carry out checks to operation of seat belt

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,423 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,597 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 69,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 64,716 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 64,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,158 miles

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS WEARING LOW.

REAR WIPER BLADE IS EXCESSIVELY SPLIT.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,158 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS WEARING LOW.

REAR WIPER BLADE IS EXCESSIVELY SPLIT.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,368 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 45,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads past half way

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,626 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 TUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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