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ND55 YVJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

66,044 mi
Last recorded66,044 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 YVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,044 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,684 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,219 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 55,219 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,713 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 48,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 48,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,929 miles

Nearside Front outer sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Front outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear caliper return spring missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 44,914 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front outer sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Front outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear caliper return spring missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust middle section bracket broken away

Fail 9 Jul 2016 43,747 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust middle section bracket broken away

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing (recheck on retest)

Pass 14 May 2015 40,009 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 40,009 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 34,246 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 34,246 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,185 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,386 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 28,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,875 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 20,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,159 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

ND55 YVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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