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NL55 XKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,332 mi
Last recorded74,332 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,332 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 74,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,507 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 71,507 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,182 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak engine tappet cover leaking ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,688 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 63,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,894 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 58,894 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,286 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,552 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 XKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 XKE registered?

NL55 XKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is NL55 XKE safe to buy?

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