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NG05 YKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,293 mi
Last recorded115,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 YKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,293 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2017 109,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185x65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185x65x15 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 21 May 2016 104,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185x65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185x65x15 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,040 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 97,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,500 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has parts of the system deteriorating

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,321 miles

Centre rear seat belt operation not fully checked (no seat fitted )

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,307 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,967 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 41,967 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,449 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,449 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,525 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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NG05 YKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG05 YKE, 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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NG05 YKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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