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NU05 CYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,937 mi
Last recorded150,937 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 CYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 150,937 miles

Auxiliary belt starting to crack and marks on idler/tensioner pulley.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 2-3mm wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in track rod end. (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 2-3mm side wall has lots of cuts but not down to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low , and no oil filler cap fitted.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 150,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall down to cords , 195/65 R15 91H (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Auxiliary belt starting to crack and marks on idler/tensioner pulley.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 2-3mm wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in track rod end. (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 2-3mm side wall has lots of cuts but not down to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low , and no oil filler cap fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 142,321 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 142,306 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CUT TO CORDS (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SCREW IN TREAD CLOSE TO SIDE WALL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit HEAVY WEAR ON EDGES WORN CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015

ENGINE UNDER SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front MIRROR GLASS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,962 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 121,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 98,315 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 98,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake & clutch pedel rubbers missing.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,456 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 85,447 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 71,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,753 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 56,753 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 CYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU05 CYZ, 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 CYZ registered?

NU05 CYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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