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NG54 ZZF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,491 mi
Last recorded175,491 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 ZZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 175,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 166,911 miles

both front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/front disc worn

n/s/rear brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/rear tyre close to limit

o/s/f sill slightly weak

o/s/front brake pipe corroded

o/s/front tyre close to limit

Fail 11 Jan 2016 166,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/front disc worn

n/s/rear brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/rear tyre close to limit

o/s/f sill slightly weak

o/s/front brake pipe corroded

o/s/front tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2015 156,068 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 5 Jan 2015 156,068 miles

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

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

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

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 6 Jan 2014 143,730 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside sill weak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 143,730 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside sill weak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 132,731 miles

Air intake box/Housing insecure.

Caterlyst heatshield insecure.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 132,731 miles

Air intake box/Housing insecure.

Caterlyst heatshield insecure.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,177 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 108,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 108,599 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 96,452 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,760 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 59,760 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,761 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 ZZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NG54 ZZF, 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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NG54 ZZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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