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NL55 YUF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,853 mi
Last recorded67,853 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 YUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,853 miles

rear exhaust bracket is corroded but exhaust is still supported

Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket is corroded but exhaust is still supported

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,890 miles

rear exhaust strap is corroded but is still supported

Fail 6 Sep 2013 61,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,487 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 42,401 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge of tread.

not checked nearside and offside rear seat belts.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,783 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 YUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

NL55 YUF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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The MOT history for NL55 YUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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