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NC05 UBM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,858 mi
Last recorded155,858 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,858 miles

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close boot (6.2.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 155,848 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close boot (6.2.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 145,139 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 145,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 136,958 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 130,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wipers smearing

advise n/s front tyre when on full lock close to fouling wheel arch cover

advise o/s front tyre inner edge starting to get worn

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2014 130,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wipers smearing

advise n/s front tyre when on full lock close to fouling wheel arch cover

advise o/s front tyre inner edge starting to get worn

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 115,598 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 115,598 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2012 103,549 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 87,173 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 73,592 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre scrubbing off outside edge

Pass 13 May 2009 57,718 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 41,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 May 2008 41,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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 UBM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

NC05 UBM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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