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NV55 KSN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 KSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,655 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 97,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F SILL IS HOLED AND CORRODED BUT IS NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A PERSCRIBED AREA THE SAME AREA OF THE N/S SILL IS ALSO VERY WEAK WHEN PRESSED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 91,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F SILL IS HOLED AND CORRODED BUT IS NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A PERSCRIBED AREA THE SAME AREA OF THE N/S SILL IS ALSO VERY WEAK WHEN PRESSED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight binding of o/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,600 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 84,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 77,828 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 77,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,484 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight scratches to o/s of windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,522 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,528 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,528 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,925 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 33,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NV55 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

NV55 KSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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