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NC54 TZT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 TZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,359 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

engine under trays obscuring engine area

Fail 23 Dec 2016 114,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

engine under trays obscuring engine area

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,338 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 95,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,169 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2014 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,514 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,819 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 46,819 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,042 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 39,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,192 miles

Exhaust back box mounting corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,878 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 23,878 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 19,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,238 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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NC54 TZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NC54 TZT, 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 NC54 TZT registered?

NC54 TZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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