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NU05 NLZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

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)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

fuel filler pipe starting to perish

offside and nearside front tyres have slight cracks within tread area

rear boot handle snapped

windscreen has a product on making the wipers smear, advise cleaning off

Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,038 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill up to middle area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill up to middle area (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

fuel filler pipe starting to perish

offside and nearside front tyres have slight cracks within tread area

rear boot handle snapped

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,234 miles

offside and nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,506 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,984 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,350 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 10 Mar 2011 63,316 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,429 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 NLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

NU05 NLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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