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NC05 YZO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,601 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 70,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,146 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 60,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,075 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,048 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,386 miles

both rear tyres cracking side wall

Fail 20 Jul 2011 42,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking side wall

front discs lipped

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,310 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 37,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,274 miles

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

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

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 YZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

NC05 YZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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