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PD55 DEV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,830 mi
Last recorded94,830 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD55 DEV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 94,830 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 94,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 79,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 28 May 2012 79,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Fail 17 May 2011 57,728 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 57,728 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,615 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Dec 2008 26,287 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 26,284 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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PD55 DEV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PD55 DEV, 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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What year was PD55 DEV registered?

PD55 DEV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is PD55 DEV safe to buy?

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