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NU55 LYY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,526 mi
Last recorded41,526 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 41,526 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,467 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,736 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,053 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,805 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,603 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 18,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 16,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,054 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,110 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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NU55 LYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 NU55 LYY, 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 NU55 LYY registered?

NU55 LYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is NU55 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 LYY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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