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NY05 VCC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,601 mi
Last recorded44,601 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VCC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 44,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 43,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and out sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,088 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker bushes split perished (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective

most front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,506 miles

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

Front washers weak but providing fluid to screen

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sections of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker bushes perished/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective

most front and all rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,704 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 39,704 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,527 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill holed at the front but not within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill holed at front but not within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 38,527 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill holed at the front but not within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill holed at front but not within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Radiator leaking.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,438 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 37,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,394 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,111 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,472 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,932 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,368 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,052 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 VCC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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