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MT55 NYH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,559 mi
Last recorded146,559 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 NYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,559 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

NSR, NSC seat belt buckle missing with seat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front drivers door doesnt open/lock with key,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

oil seepage near sump area

vehicle underbody, both rear shockers, both front shockers & coil springs surface rust

Fail 23 Nov 2020 146,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

NSR, NSC seat belt buckle missing with seat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front drivers door doesnt open/lock with key,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

oil seepage near sump area

vehicle underbody, both rear shockers, both front shockers & coil springs surface rust

Pass 20 Nov 2019 138,175 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 138,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 136,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 119,819 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 119,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 111,983 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,635 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 94,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 86,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,626 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,613 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,363 miles

offside front tyre inner and outer shoulders worn

offside front tyre outer side wall cracked and perrished

Fail 9 Nov 2011 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre inner and outer shoulders worn

offside front tyre outer side wall cracked and perrished

Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,985 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,668 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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MT55 NYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MT55 NYH, 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 MT55 NYH registered?

MT55 NYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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