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CE55 NLL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,438 mi
Last recorded78,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NLL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 67,103 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 66,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,424 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,393 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,838 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside side repeater lense missing

engine cover insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,838 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside side repeater lense missing

engine cover insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,200 miles

Offside Front side repeater lense missing

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,527 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished & worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished & deep splits & nail in tread

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f wing damaged & side repeter glass missing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 42,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r tyres are perished

o/s/f wing dented & indicator glass broken

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f, o/s/f & n/s/r tyres are perished

o/s/f wing dented & indicator glass broken

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,610 miles

Accident damage o/s/f wing

Age cracks n/s/r tyre but cords not showing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre cracks in sidewall

o/s/front tyre cracks in sidewall

o/s/rear tyre cracks in sidewall

spare tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,633 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,203 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,589 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,833 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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CE55 NLL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CE55 NLL, 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 CE55 NLL registered?

CE55 NLL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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