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NA55 SYV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 164,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen cracked o/s below swept area,n/s wind screen cracked below swept area.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 164,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen cracked o/s below swept area,n/s wind screen cracked below swept area.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 155,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Wind screen cracked below swept area

Offside Front wind screen cracked at bottom below swept area.,

Fail 11 Feb 2016 154,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front WINDSCEEN CRACKED N/S LOWER CORNER.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front WINDSCEEN CRACKED O/S LOWER CORNER.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 144,929 miles

Windscreen cracked bottom section below swept area,

Pass 24 Feb 2014 135,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre soon required. Some tread cracking.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 135,506 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre soon required. Some tread cracking.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 122,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear indicator lamp pale.

Registration plate lamps poor.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 111,478 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,176 miles

Windscreen cracked on bottom.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 97,176 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen cracked on bottom.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 77,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,731 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,996 miles

front no plate slight damage

rear exhaust box mounting bracket slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,989 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front no plate slight damage

rear exhaust box mounting bracket slightly corroded

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 SYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

NA55 SYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is NA55 SYV safe to buy?

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