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NY54 OLC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,803 mi
Last recorded116,803 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 116,803 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2017 116,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,938 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,377 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 72,377 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,028 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 53,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 43,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,639 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 OLC 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 66.7%.

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 NY54 OLC, 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 OLC registered?

NY54 OLC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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