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NV55 WML

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,554 mi
Last recorded164,554 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WML
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 164,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

gear box wet with oil

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer tred

Fail 31 Oct 2016 164,425 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

gear box wet with oil

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer tred

Pass 2 Nov 2015 155,582 miles

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

o/s/r tyre has little cuts on outer edge

spare wheel missing resulting in holder loose

Fail 28 Oct 2015 155,577 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

o/s/r tyre has little cuts on outer edge

spare wheel missing resulting in holder loose

wipers not checked

Pass 21 May 2014 118,866 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 117,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 103,483 miles

o/s/r bump stop corroded n/s/r bump stop correde

Fail 15 Mar 2012 85,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2012 85,541 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2011 64,641 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,641 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,691 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,997 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 27,993 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 WML is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

NV55 WML is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is NV55 WML safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 WML shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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