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NY05 HTV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,346 mi
Last recorded72,346 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 HTV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,346 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 72,343 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,622 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,520 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 54,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 44,518 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,908 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,153 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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NY05 HTV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NY05 HTV, 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 NY05 HTV registered?

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

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