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NG54 BMZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,968 mi
Last recorded72,968 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 BMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 72,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to o/s sill at front

Pass 4 Dec 2019 70,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,632 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,523 miles

Brake pipes coated in paint/underseal, not allowing full inspection (Possibly Dangerous)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front sill corrosion under paint

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,547 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake pads slight worn and suspension arm bushes very slight worn

rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,493 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 43,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,138 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,114 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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NG54 BMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 NG54 BMZ, 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 NG54 BMZ registered?

NG54 BMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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