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NC54 YRY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,109 mi
Last recorded76,109 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 YRY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking between the treads

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate cannot be opened (switch broken) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking between the treads

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate cannot be opened (switch broken) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,616 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 74,538 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,202 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2015 61,356 miles

NSR TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY CRACKED

OSR TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,121 miles

nsr tyre side wall slightly cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2014 59,121 miles

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

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

nsr tyre side wall slightly cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,740 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,177 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,825 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 39,825 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 28,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,341 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 YRY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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