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GR55 NFZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,790 mi
Last recorded148,790 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 NFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 148,790 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 148,790 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,914 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,837 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,103 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 129,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 112,815 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 99,808 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,885 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 93,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 88,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,441 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 80,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,135 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 76,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,950 miles

front discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,121 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 68,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,521 miles

slight movement steering rack

tested in the wet

Fail 8 Dec 2009 56,551 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,551 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,632 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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GR55 NFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GR55 NFZ, 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 GR55 NFZ registered?

GR55 NFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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