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NY54 MKZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,027 mi
Last recorded144,027 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 MKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 144,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 139,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 130,562 miles

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

engine manangement light illuminated on vehicle

front passenger air bag turned off at time of test

o/s/f outer c.v. gaitor weeping grease

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight vibration coming through n/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,562 miles

engine manangement light illuminated on vehicle

front passenger air bag turned off at time of test

o/s/f outer c.v. gaitor weeping grease

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight vibration coming through n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light illuminated on vehicle

temp rear exhaust box hanger fabricated for vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2014 117,487 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light illuminated on vehicle

temp rear exhaust box hanger fabricated for vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,568 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 28 Sep 2012 479,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,248 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front disc's are worn but not weakened

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,979 miles

both rear tyres have slight stress cracks on the side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,557 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has stress cracks

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,407 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 47,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,250 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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NY54 MKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NY54 MKZ, 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 NY54 MKZ registered?

NY54 MKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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