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NY05 MBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,273 mi
Last recorded103,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,366 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,092 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 85,092 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 84,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 71,277 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,735 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,827 miles

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

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 MBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY05 MBU registered?

NY05 MBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is NY05 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY05 MBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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