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AO05 NGF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 108,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,501 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 96,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,735 miles

child seats n/s/f and rear

front to rear brake pipe across to o/s/ corroded

n/s/r outer sill damaged

small splits in n/s/ rack gaitor

very front of both outer sills soft (not within prescribed area)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 75,438 miles

Centre rear exhaust bracket broken

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to test seat belt

Fail 26 Mar 2016 75,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre rear exhaust bracket broken

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to test seat belt

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,611 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 64,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,916 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 53,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,731 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,722 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,595 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Aug 2011 32,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,011 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 22,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,201 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 17,201 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,639 miles

rear discs corroded on edges

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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AO05 NGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO05 NGF, 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 AO05 NGF registered?

AO05 NGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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