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NG55 LSC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,097 mi
Last recorded71,097 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 LSC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2017 71,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting corroded away (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Fail 19 Nov 2016 69,726 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres beginning to perish

centre section exhaust mounting corroded away

exhaust centre section deteriorated

front exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,349 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 66,259 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to o/s hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,838 miles

exhaust center box deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2014 62,808 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust center box deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,841 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,413 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 51,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,713 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 44,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,664 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 35,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,276 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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NG55 LSC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NG55 LSC, 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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NG55 LSC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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