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NL55 XKX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,052 mi
Last recorded175,052 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 175,052 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 174,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 163,189 miles

n/s rear fog light lens broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 153,134 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 153,134 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 143,057 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 133,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 133,977 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 113,427 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 113,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,290 miles

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

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 XKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

NL55 XKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is NL55 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 XKX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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