MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear bumper damaged
Diesel injector leaking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Diesel injector leaking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & edges wearing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & edges wearing (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link boot cracking
play in steering wheel/top bearing area
slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing
n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread
o/s/r tyrewall cracked
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front sills (5.2.6)
n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread
o/s/r tyrewall cracked
play in steering wheel/column area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
play in steering wheel/column area
n/s front and rear tyres are worn
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
n/s front and rear tyres are worn
front brake discs starting to lip and corrode
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, outer wall cracking
o/s/r bumper has slight damage
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake discs starting to lip and corrode
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, outer wall cracking
o/s/r bumper has slight damage
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s mirror repaired with tape
reverse lights in . op
front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edge face
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
coolant leak from water housing
front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edge face
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
n/s/f tyre 3.5mm tread
n/s/f tyre 3.5mm tread
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake discs are in poor condition and pads are low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NY54 VUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 VUU, 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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NY54 VUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 February 2005.
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