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NCZ 4868

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,245 mi
Last recorded101,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCZ 4868
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front suspension arms have slight play in the rear bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,392 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 93,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components strut top (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,925 miles

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

both outersills corroded and weak

Fail 7 Nov 2017 85,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both outersills corroded and weak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,681 miles

ALL TYRES LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,681 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

ALL TYRES LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,899 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front main arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front main arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,980 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,603 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,790 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 53,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,417 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,044 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 39,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,518 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,440 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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NCZ 4868 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NCZ 4868, 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 NCZ 4868 registered?

NCZ 4868 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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