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NX55 VBP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,657 mi
Last recorded131,657 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 131,657 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front steering control arm slight play

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal linkage worn

centre and rear brake pipes corroded

heat shield rattle

service spanner on

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,441 miles

'spanner sign on dash'

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 123,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section (6.1.B.2)

'spanner sign on dash'

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,320 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2016 114,320 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened Both Worn & Scored (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,592 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,651 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2013 80,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,394 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread outside centre 3/4

spare tyre split to inner cords [185/65/15h]

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,133 miles

emissions slightly erratic?

screw in n/s/r tyre

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,690 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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NX55 VBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NX55 VBP, 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 NX55 VBP registered?

NX55 VBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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