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NL55 PHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,583 mi
Last recorded76,583 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 76,583 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,959 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 70,893 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 62,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system reuires adjustment or repair.[3.7.A.7}

Fail 1 Feb 2014 62,982 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 55,471 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust support corroded off

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Dec 2012 55,471 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust support corroded off

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,948 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished 185/65/15h

Pass 18 Dec 2010 47,478 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt checked wfere possible child seat in place

spare at 2 mm

washers inop possible frozen

Pass 24 Dec 2009 43,810 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,999 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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NL55 PHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL55 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

NL55 PHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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