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NC54 UBV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyre wear

Fail 8 Jan 2016 81,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyre wear

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,367 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 70,303 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 61,093 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,336 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 UBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

NC54 UBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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