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NL05 UYA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,516 mi
Last recorded126,516 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 126,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 65,617 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,784 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 60,784 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,444 miles

Light scratches on windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,777 miles

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

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,875 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,314 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Nov 2008 24,504 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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NL05 UYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NL05 UYA, 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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What year was NL05 UYA registered?

NL05 UYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is NL05 UYA safe to buy?

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