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MM54 DYH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,115 mi
Last recorded96,115 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 DYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,115 miles

1 x high lever stop lamp bulbs inop.

Exhaust rear mounting has been welded.

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

NSF mirror glass repaired.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front shock absorber close to body.

Slight damage to OSR bumper.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 96,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1 x high lever stop lamp bulbs inop.

Exhaust rear mounting has been welded.

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

NSF mirror glass repaired.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front shock absorber close to body.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to OSR bumper.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,192 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) FOULING WHEEL RIM (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,025 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 76,016 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective bolt in wishbone not secure (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,809 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,496 miles

at the time of test no rear seats where fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,500 miles

exhaust rattle when engine reved

Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,496 miles

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

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

exhaust rattle when engine reved

Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,121 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 32,025 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,831 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,819 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,166 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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MM54 DYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MM54 DYH, 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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MM54 DYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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