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NV55 WFF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,894 mi
Last recorded148,894 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 148,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,227 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 137,824 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 137,824 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 129,760 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 129,753 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,951 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 108,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,405 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,405 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,400 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 WFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFF, 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 WFF registered?

NV55 WFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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