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NC54 HCU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 HCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 122,286 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play spindle (2.2.B.1f)

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 20 Aug 2015 102,339 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,452 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 81,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,680 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 32,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,326 miles

slight chaffing front brake hose unable to fully check all brake hoses

slight corrosion exhaust unable to fully check pads & discs advise pads to check

tyre slight worn slight movement ball joint

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,318 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,106 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 17,983 miles

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

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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NC54 HCU 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 56.3%.

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 NC54 HCU, 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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NC54 HCU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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