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NV55 XYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,038 mi
Last recorded114,038 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing worn

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2019 97,012 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes, at rear of car. Just before the axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 74,935 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,538 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,896 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,896 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,915 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,185 miles

rear silencer strap broken not insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,453 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 XYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

NV55 XYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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