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NU55 VAM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,776 mi
Last recorded86,776 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VAM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 86,776 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 86,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,424 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,169 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 35,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,301 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 VAM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

NU55 VAM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is NU55 VAM safe to buy?

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