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NL55 XLV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,533 mi
Last recorded208,533 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 208,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 208,533 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke from exhaust/engine oil level low /cambelt history unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 189,621 miles

Blowing past injector seals

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped together (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 189,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Blowing past injector seals

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped together (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 170,283 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 151,685 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 151,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 133,744 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 115,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 95,948 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 95,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,043 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 42,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,109 miles

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

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 XLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

NL55 XLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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