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EK55 NBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,572 mi
Last recorded97,572 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 NBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 95,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,683 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,654 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns & os rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly siezed

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,625 miles

advise emissions just within limits

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,020 miles

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

front pads have 50% wear

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,433 miles

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

front brake pads showing 50% wear.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 65,433 miles

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

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

front brake pads showing 50% wear.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 60,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,416 miles

both rear tyres have slight perishing on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,942 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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EK55 NBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK55 NBZ, 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 EK55 NBZ registered?

EK55 NBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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