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NL55 PHF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

162,824 mi
Last recorded162,824 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 PHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 162,824 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 162,729 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 156,063 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 155,845 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 133,278 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 133,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 123,171 miles

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)

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 25 Oct 2014 123,171 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 12 Oct 2013 111,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Rear exhaust silencer modified

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,748 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust silencer has modified hanger assembly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 99,748 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust silencer has modified hanger assembly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,752 miles

cataylst heat shield loose

front brake pads low

nearside front brake disc inner face scored

offside rear tyre only just met limits

Fail 13 Oct 2011 88,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cataylst heat shield loose

front brake pads low

nearside front brake disc inner face scored

offside rear tyre only just met limits

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,603 miles

2 x front tyres have low tread depth

rear silencer secured with strapping

Fail 18 Oct 2010 77,603 miles

2 x front tyres have low tread depth

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

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

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

rear silencer secured with strapping

Fail 23 Oct 2009 68,819 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,737 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 53,737 miles

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

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

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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NL55 PHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NL55 PHF, 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 NL55 PHF registered?

NL55 PHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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