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NC05 GYD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,672 mi
Last recorded70,672 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,672 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 70,672 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,000 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 63,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,924 miles

major oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 19 Apr 2018 58,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

major oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,079 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,777 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 49,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,354 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 44,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f + o/s/f tyres are both scrubbed on outer edges of treads

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,857 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 38,857 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 34,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,390 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 24,674 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 19,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,012 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,411 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in side wall.

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 GYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GYD, 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 GYD registered?

NC05 GYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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