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NC05 DCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 136,501 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 131,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,078 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 119,627 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,028 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 106,022 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 97,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 97,633 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 86,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 73,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,604 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 60,604 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 46,797 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 DCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCO, 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 NC05 DCO registered?

NC05 DCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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