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NC55 LYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,231 mi
Last recorded77,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 77,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,861 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 67,858 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,962 miles

slight play inner rack

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,822 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 23,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

rear wiper blade split

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 LYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

NC55 LYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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