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NV55 WRP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,903 mi
Last recorded49,903 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WRP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from front exhaust gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak noticed from sump nut and washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has leak at exhaust clamp rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 49,903 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Full unit Loose to body (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre casing is miss shaped when wheel is spun up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from front exhaust gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak noticed from sump nut and washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has leak at exhaust clamp rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,837 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 48,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 47,702 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 47,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sillcorroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

areas of advanced corrosion on sills

Fail 4 Nov 2022 45,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

areas of advanced corrosion on sills

Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,958 miles

Nearside Front SILL severely corroded out side prescribed areas!

Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,802 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 37,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,123 miles

Offside Front tyre perished. advise replacement.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,932 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,695 miles

Nearside Rear perished due to old age on side walls

Fail 27 Oct 2015 29,695 miles

Nearside Rear perished due to old age on side walls

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,414 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 27,414 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,909 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 18,608 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,943 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 WRP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

NV55 WRP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is NV55 WRP safe to buy?

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