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NG55 OOW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,797 mi
Last recorded102,797 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OOW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,797 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clamp rusted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,868 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 99,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,915 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (LARGE) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (LARGE) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack switch (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket rotted off (insecure) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,078 miles

Rust developing in sills

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 79,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,298 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 64,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,688 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,567 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 58,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,153 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 52,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,474 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,844 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OOW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOW, 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 OOW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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