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NV55 NBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,353 mi
Last recorded97,353 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 NBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 97,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2018 97,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 90,059 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks within the tread pattern.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 90,058 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill. (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres have cracks within the tread pattern.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

exhaust held up but mountings home made

Fail 29 Apr 2016 83,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust held up but mountings home made

Pass 2 May 2015 74,230 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system held up with home made brackets etc

Fail 28 Apr 2015 74,230 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system held up with home made brackets etc

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,287 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,287 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,218 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 56,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,608 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 NBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 NV55 NBF, 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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NV55 NBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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