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NU55 UZM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,127 mi
Last recorded66,127 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,127 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,126 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 61,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 56,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,824 miles

osr tyre starting to crack

Fail 11 Oct 2014 51,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,341 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2013 47,341 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2012 42,578 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,452 miles

rear tyre walls cracked

back box hanger broken, corroded

coolantlow, limescale along bottom of radiator and on thermostat housing

o/s/f wiper broken

Fail 15 Oct 2010 31,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

back box hanger broken, corroded

coolantlow, limescale along bottom of radiator and on thermostat housing

o/s/f wiper broken

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,798 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 25,798 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,929 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 UZM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 NU55 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

NU55 UZM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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