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NV54 YFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 YFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 112,300 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front both sides upper brake pipes corroded

near side front coil spring corroded upper area

Pass 2 Nov 2017 100,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished between tread.

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

Offside Both Front & rear tyres worn unevenly.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both NS & OS. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 100,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Both Front & rear tyres worn unevenly.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished between tread.

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both NS & OS. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,382 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill slightly soft under the under seal covering (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

grease getting past clip on o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 11 Nov 2015 86,979 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

grease getting past clip on o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,225 miles

N/s outter sill soft

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,803 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,195 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,819 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,933 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,594 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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NV54 YFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NV54 YFE, 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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NV54 YFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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