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NL55 XJB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 134,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 128,659 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 118,051 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 108,651 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,077 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 91,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2013 81,006 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 72,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,298 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,396 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,533 miles

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

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 XJB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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