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NH54 EFO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,349 mi
Last recorded153,349 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 EFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 153,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 140,003 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,227 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,836 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,329 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,665 miles

engine cover fitted

undershield fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 107,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

undershield fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 103,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

rear box sections slightly damaged

undershield fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box sections damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,570 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 99,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,485 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 90,483 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 80,432 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,432 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 68,694 miles

Front discs worn

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

O/S Sill slightly damaged but not causing any structual weakness

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads approx 85% worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,694 miles

Front discs worn

O/S Sill slightly damaged but not causing any structual weakness

front pads approx 85% worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,940 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,940 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,254 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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NH54 EFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NH54 EFO, 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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NH54 EFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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