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NG54 OWB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,381 mi
Last recorded198,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 OWB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 198,381 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 198,332 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 189,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2017 177,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 165,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,624 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 132,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 117,943 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 103,225 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 103,225 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2011 89,617 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 89,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 70,254 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,398 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,873 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,566 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 OWB 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 81.3%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

NG54 OWB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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