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NU05 CYY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,393 mi
Last recorded78,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 CYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ON INNER FACE AND PADS WEARING 2500 MILES LEFT APPROX (1.1.14 (a) (i))

KEEP EYE ON BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES

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

OIL LEVEL TOPPED UP AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights

Fail 19 Apr 2022 74,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights

Pass 6 Apr 2021 71,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top clicking

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 71,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top clicking

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 68,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,601 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 37,600 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,334 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,942 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 30,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,012 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,033 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,565 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,572 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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NU05 CYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU05 CYY, 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 NU05 CYY registered?

NU05 CYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NU05 CYY safe to buy?

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