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NY05 VUV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,804 mi
Last recorded93,804 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,618 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,447 miles

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

some perishing of rear tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,049 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,044 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,519 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,506 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,114 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,630 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,087 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 44,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

NY05 VUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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