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OE54 DNU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,367 mi
Last recorded105,367 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,367 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 5 Jan 2018 88,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,029 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 84,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,140 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 65,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,469 miles

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

Perishing to offside rear tyre tread, no cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 44,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,641 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,994 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s/f,n/s/r and rear centre seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Front brake pads very low.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,853 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,880 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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OE54 DNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OE54 DNU, 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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OE54 DNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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