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NY55 ECT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,871 mi
Last recorded59,871 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,871 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 59,871 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,273 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,739 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,810 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 47,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,350 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,319 miles

both rear tyre side walls perrished

Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,319 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

tyre side walls are perrished on all four tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,284 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and perrished on side wall

offside front tyre perrished on side wall

Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,284 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and perrished on side wall

offside front tyre perrished on side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,307 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 34,307 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,180 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,519 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 ECT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ECT, 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 NY55 ECT registered?

NY55 ECT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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The MOT history for NY55 ECT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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