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NL55 XKS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,134 mi
Last recorded109,134 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XKS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 109,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 100,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2017 92,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 88,109 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jun 2014 85,431 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2012 74,378 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 74,378 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,577 miles

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

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

small cracks in o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,577 miles

small cracks in o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,305 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 59,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,206 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 59,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XKS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

NL55 XKS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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