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NC05 FYY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,545 mi
Last recorded81,545 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 FYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,545 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mount snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 81,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mount snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,453 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 79,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,413 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,031 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

Fail 24 Aug 2016 76,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,512 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust brackets heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 57,330 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 54,101 miles

offside front wiper split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,514 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,902 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 22,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 22,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NC05 FYY, 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 FYY registered?

NC05 FYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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