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NU55 OVO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,548 mi
Last recorded97,548 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer door sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints - possible wear in steering rack as well. ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer door sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints - possible wear in steering rack as well. ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,462 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of rear sub-frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 83,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken weld (7.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure insecure to floor (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of rear sub-frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,232 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,129 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,070 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,780 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Aug 2012 43,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,401 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,353 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 OVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

NU55 OVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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