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NV55 BTY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,915 mi
Last recorded105,915 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 BTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,915 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 105,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,334 miles

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

damage to offside front of vehicle

exhaust silencer deteriorating

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Dec 2014 96,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

damage to offside front of vehicle

exhaust silencer deteriorating

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,863 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 89,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,864 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,107 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,285 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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NV55 BTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NV55 BTY, 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 NV55 BTY registered?

NV55 BTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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