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NC54 UAY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,824 mi
Last recorded119,824 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UAY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,824 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,710 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,706 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing outer shoulder

offside front tyre wearing both shoulders

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,776 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 105,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,262 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 99,262 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,907 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 90,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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 19 Jan 2013 86,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 86,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 73,853 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,853 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,346 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 UAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NC54 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

NC54 UAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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