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NL55 VSD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 VSD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 127,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Boot lid handle damaged/not working.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 118,893 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,193 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 110,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,444 miles

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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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,461 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 94,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded frnt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,062 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,628 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,130 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 59,803 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,423 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 40,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,978 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 30,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,088 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,255 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 7,096 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 7,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,041 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 VSD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VSD, 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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NL55 VSD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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