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NC55 MFF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,364 mi
Last recorded112,364 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 MFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 112,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bottom engine mount (6.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking

Front tyres different size to rear tyres

N/S/F brake pipe corroded

N/S/R brake pipe corroded

obligatory mirror held on with tape

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,942 miles

Offside cv joint clicking

oil leak possible oil switch

Fail 3 Apr 2017 106,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside cv joint clicking

oil leak possible oil switch

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,856 miles

Front items hanging from the interior mirror

Nearside Front Inner brake disc face excessively scored,pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower outer sill has been plated and welded and under sealed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.33 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring contaminated and may affect brakes operation when driven (3.4.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc face excessively scored,pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade is loose in wiper arm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service is required (3.7B.6a)

Park brake efficiency is close to the legal limit at 17% (3.7B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering mechanism has roughness present when turned lock to lock (2.2D.1)

The engine top valve area is noisy in operation (7.3.2)

exhaust mountings front and rear are excessively deteriorated and detached (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 61% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 97,851 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill along the length (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front items hanging from the interior mirror

Nearside Front Inner brake disc face excessively scored,pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.33 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring contaminated and may affect brakes operation when driven (3.4.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc face excessively scored,pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade is loose in wiper arm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service is required (3.7B.6a)

Park brake efficiency is close to the legal limit at 17% (3.7B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

The engine top valve area is noisy in operation (7.3.2)

exhaust mountings front and rear are excessively deteriorated and detached (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 61% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 90,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

play at nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 23 Dec 2013 82,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

play at nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,866 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 66,866 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 49,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,540 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 38,229 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,510 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,219 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 MFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NC55 MFF, 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 MFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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