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NX05 TYK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,112 mi
Last recorded163,112 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 TYK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 163,112 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 152,526 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 152,526 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 137,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 118,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,067 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 102,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,325 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 69,719 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 69,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,865 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake imbalance 20%

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,196 miles

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

spare tyre worn below limit

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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NX05 TYK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 NX05 TYK, 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 NX05 TYK registered?

NX05 TYK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NX05 TYK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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