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NC05 DCF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,253 mi
Last recorded100,253 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,253 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded/slightly insecure

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,933 miles

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

all tyres slightly worn

bodywork damage

Fail 5 Feb 2016 89,924 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 77,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,838 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,399 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 73,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,653 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,395 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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NC05 DCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NC05 DCF, 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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NC05 DCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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