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NA55 SXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,020 mi
Last recorded79,020 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 SXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer cills holed but not in a prescribed area

front brake pads appear low

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Apr 2017 79,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working with stop lights switched off (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released with side lights on (1.2.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer cills holed but not in a prescribed area

front brake pads appear low

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,196 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main ar rear (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroed at front but outside of prescribed area

Fail 15 Feb 2016 71,194 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main ar rear (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroed at front but outside of prescribed area

Fail 4 Oct 2014 59,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 59,098 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/rear tyre cracking on inside wall.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Apr 2013 44,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/rear tyre cracking on inside wall.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,791 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 14,169 miles

all tyre walls cracked and perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,049 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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NA55 SXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA55 SXU, 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 NA55 SXU registered?

NA55 SXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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