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ND55 FBA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,070 mi
Last recorded110,070 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 110,070 miles

oil leak

spare missing

Fail 19 Mar 2019 110,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

spare missing

Pass 14 Apr 2018 88,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2018 88,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,108 miles

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

front tyres have kerbing damage on sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 11 Mar 2017 67,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure X2 (1.1.A.3a)

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

front tyres have kerbing damage on sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,563 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 49,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,116 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 44,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 38,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,865 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 26,312 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,634 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Feb 2011 22,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Feb 2010 20,128 miles

intm fault power steering

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,786 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,308 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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ND55 FBA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ND55 FBA, 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 ND55 FBA registered?

ND55 FBA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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