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NC55 DOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,718 mi
Last recorded67,718 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 DOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody and sills corroded

rear radius arms slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded below bump stop (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bearings/bushes have slight play and wheels have a slight inward camber particularly offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 67,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Elm on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2pipes at either side of flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded below bump stop (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bearings/bushes have slight play and wheels have a slight inward camber particularly offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,562 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,988 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 55,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,829 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,214 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,625 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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NC55 DOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NC55 DOU, 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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NC55 DOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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