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NC54 ZCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,798 mi
Last recorded110,798 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,798 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 110,791 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,925 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,136 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)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 22 Jun 2017 96,102 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,320 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2016 88,313 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,617 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,553 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 74,553 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 67,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,649 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 59,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,943 miles

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

wear starting to affect nearside front tyre edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,943 miles

wear starting to affect nearside front tyre edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,236 miles

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

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2009 40,231 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,495 miles

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 ZCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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