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NL55 ZMX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,923 mi
Last recorded134,923 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 ZMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,923 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 134,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working x3 (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,322 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 123,322 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,462 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 112,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,997 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,997 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,579 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front and offside rear tyre side walls perished but no ply or cords present

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,579 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front and offside rear tyre side walls perished but no ply or cords present

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,824 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,824 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,350 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,120 miles

N/S/R lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 ZMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

NL55 ZMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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