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DY55 NTC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

169,269 mi
Last recorded169,269 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 169,269 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 165,184 miles

brake pipes corroded, slight play in steering

Fail 22 Mar 2017 165,184 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded, slight play in steering

Pass 23 Mar 2016 159,918 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 159,918 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015
Fail 23 Mar 2015

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 150,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 134,955 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 134,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 123,642 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 123,641 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,613 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 111,613 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 100,040 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 100,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,629 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,929 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,531 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 25,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,853 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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DY55 NTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DY55 NTC, 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 DY55 NTC registered?

DY55 NTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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