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NY55 ECD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,712 mi
Last recorded108,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 ECD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 108,712 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Fail 25 Aug 2018 106,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Corrosion on offside front brake pipe

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

Offside front tyre worn low on both edges

Fail 12 Aug 2017 101,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Corrosion on offside front brake pipe

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

Offside front tyre worn low on both edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,537 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 92,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,568 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 75,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats nearside rear offside rear

Fail 15 Nov 2012 69,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,635 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,063 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn down to 3mm

damage on drivers door mirror

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 50,806 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,909 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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NY55 ECD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NY55 ECD, 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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NY55 ECD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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