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MD54 DLJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,407 mi
Last recorded129,407 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,407 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 129,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 125,566 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 125,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,044 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 114,043 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 111,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area n.s.r and o.s.r (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 111,379 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area n.s.r and o.s.r (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,048 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 102,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,968 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 89,515 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 89,513 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,613 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 82,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,877 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,055 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,370 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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MD54 DLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MD54 DLJ, 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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MD54 DLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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