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NU55 TYO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,553 mi
Last recorded134,553 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 TYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 134,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine smokey

n/s and o/s rear shocker sheaths deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,665 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine smokey

n/s front tyre perished and worn on outer sidewall

n/s rack boot perished

number plate lights surround insecure

service light on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 121,745 miles

boot release surround insecure

n/s and o/s front tyres perished

rear suspension corroded

wipers smeary and noisy

Fail 12 Jun 2015 121,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

boot release surround insecure

engine smokey

n/s and o/s front tyres perished

rear suspension corroded

wipers smeary and noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,210 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 108,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear silencer bracket rusting

Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear silencer bracket rusting

Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,107 miles

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

front and rear wiper blades split

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,642 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on outside

Fail 2 Nov 2011 87,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/front tyre worn on outside

Fail 13 Oct 2010 79,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,045 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,097 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 TYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

NU55 TYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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The MOT history for NU55 TYO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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