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DA55 NRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,106 mi
Last recorded101,106 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 NRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2021 101,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,930 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,194 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 13 Apr 2017 77,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight nosie in area of offside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated

Fail 27 Feb 2015 65,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight nosie in area of offside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 59,956 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre split,perished and worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,660 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 54,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 51,421 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,610 miles

near side front tyre has a tear in side wall no cords showing

off side rear tyre has tear in side wall no cords showing

Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,610 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front tyre has a tear in side wall no cords showing

off side rear tyre has tear in side wall no cords showing

Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,577 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,170 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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DA55 NRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DA55 NRL, 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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DA55 NRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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