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NC55 HRN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,789 mi
Last recorded75,789 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 HRN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 75,789 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 75,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,999 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 74,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,129 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rear (4.7.1 (a))

slight body damage

Fail 1 Nov 2022 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp also affecting the high visibility stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rear (4.7.1 (a))

slight body damage

Pass 16 Oct 2021 72,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,616 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 70,616 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,945 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 44,945 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2014 26,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rubber cover missing from clutch pedal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in sidewalls of all tyres due to age

Fail 23 Dec 2011 12,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 12,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 6,757 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 4,753 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 4,061 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 HRN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HRN, 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 NC55 HRN registered?

NC55 HRN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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