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NC54 VVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,653 mi
Last recorded77,653 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 VVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,653 miles

wear on both front brake disc

Fail 14 Dec 2012 77,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

wear on both front brake disc

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,239 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,239 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,210 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 45,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres - sidewalls deteriorated

rear tyres - worn on outer edges

Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres -sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,557 miles

rear tyres -sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,683 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 VVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

NC54 VVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is NC54 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC54 VVU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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