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NX55 VZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,866 mi
Last recorded153,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 VZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 153,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker cup looks rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mounting arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear ns and os bump stop rubber mounts missing

under side rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2024 152,259 miles

All underside of vehicle becoming corroded, steering, suspension, brakes

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 151,812 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear section of exhaust & clamp weak

Pass 7 Dec 2022 148,609 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure sensor area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 145,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside & nearside outer doorsills both corroded at front

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,751 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer doorsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer doorsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,751 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer doorsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer doorsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,838 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 70,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 63,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,955 miles

Clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision missing

Fail 28 Nov 2017 53,951 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision missing

Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket missing

Fail 3 Dec 2016 45,779 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket missing

Pass 14 Nov 2015 40,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 40,579 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,578 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 33,578 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 May 2014 27,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 27,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,893 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,277 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,369 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 VZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 NX55 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

NX55 VZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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