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NL55 XMH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,197 mi
Last recorded104,197 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XMH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,197 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 104,196 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 98,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 98,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,732 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,732 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,569 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,953 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,121 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,751 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,751 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XMH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

NL55 XMH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is NL55 XMH safe to buy?

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