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NH54 EGD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 EGD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,612 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre side walls worn smooth

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside outer cill corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre side walls worn smooth

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside outer cill corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front wiper rubber split on end but still clearing screen. rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 114,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front wiper rubber split on end but still clearing screen. rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust front mounting to gearbox corroded

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 10 Apr 2014 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust front mounting to gearbox corroded

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,552 miles

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

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,642 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

RADIATOR CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

RADIATOR CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,718 miles

airbag light on

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,716 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,037 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,035 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,490 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,490 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,301 miles

CUT IN N/S REAR TYRE

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 EGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 NH54 EGD, 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 EGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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