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NY05 HDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,068 mi
Last recorded118,068 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 HDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,068 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 110,006 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,725 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,383 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 82,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dent in nearside sill

Fail 14 May 2012 82,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dent in nearside sill

Pass 6 May 2011 66,836 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing slightly on edge

poss oil leak on engine unable to correctly check due to fitted covers

Pass 4 May 2010 51,136 miles

vehicle has a brake imbalance on the rear, advise a brake service to cure.

Pass 18 May 2009 36,559 miles

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

all four tyres on 3mm.

unable to fully check under car due to covers.

Fail 15 May 2009 36,559 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

all four tyres on 3mm.

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

unable to fully check under car due to covers.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,972 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NY05 HDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NY05 HDU, 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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NY05 HDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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