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NV55 WFO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,797 mi
Last recorded105,797 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front. o/s rear inner & outer and n/s rear inner x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

front fog lights not working

Fail 28 Oct 2019 105,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front. o/s rear inner & outer and n/s rear inner x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

front fog lights not working

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front. o/s inner rear. n/s inner & outer rear and n/s front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lights not working

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front , n/s inner rear, o/s outer rear & n/s rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s ( rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front , n/s inner rear, o/s outer rear & n/s rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s ( rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,670 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum depth (inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 72,670 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum depth (inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,621 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 43,621 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 21,234 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres are cracked on the sidewalls

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,234 miles

all 4 tyres are cracked on the sidewalls

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,092 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 18,092 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,201 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,648 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 WFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WFO, 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 WFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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