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NY05 MDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,252 mi
Last recorded98,252 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 MDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,252 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 98,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,802 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 83,802 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 81,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall has a large cut

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 81,165 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 Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outter sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outter sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall has a large cut

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 75,990 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 75,990 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 699,962 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 69,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres split in treads.!!!

Pass 21 May 2012 60,793 miles

exhaust corroded.!!!

water leak on engine.!!!

Fail 21 May 2012 60,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded.!!!

water leak on engine.!!!

Fail 16 Mar 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011
Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,370 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 45,370 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,757 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,500 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 MDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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