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CE55 NLM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,533 mi
Last recorded128,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 128,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 128,445 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Aux Belt Slack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 177,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jul 2020 177,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 114,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 104,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,619 miles

n/s/f droplink slight play

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,828 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger excessive corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2015 82,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,423 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,290 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,150 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and edges wearing smooth

n/s/r tyre on 5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and edges wearing smooth

o/s/r tyre on 5mm and sidewalls perishing

Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f outer brake pad wearing low and discs badly worn (vented)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and edges wearing smooth

n/s/r tyre on 5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and edges wearing smooth

o/s/r tyre on 5mm and sidewalls perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 50,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,925 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly worn lipped

rear exhaust silencer support strap corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,242 miles

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 28 Aug 2008 26,819 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 26,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NLM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE55 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

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

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