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NC05 GYU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,215 mi
Last recorded134,215 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 134,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 134,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s front outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Fail 13 Dec 2013 111,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,362 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 84,308 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,511 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 62,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 57,618 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 42,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,647 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 GYU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

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

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