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AV55 NVJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,274 mi
Last recorded99,274 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 99,274 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,014 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats ()

Fail 15 Nov 2019 91,013 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 83,148 miles

slight mist oil around engine

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,614 miles

back box outer skin peeling away

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,614 miles

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

back box outer skin peeling away

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,569 miles

exhaust outer skin missing on centre and rear silencers

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,977 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2014 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,236 miles

exhaust middle and rear silencers deteriorating

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,915 miles

exhaust system middle and rear silencers outer skin deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2012 50,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system middle and rear silencers outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,368 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Oct 2011 48,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,255 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 43,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,442 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 24,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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.

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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AV55 NVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AV55 NVJ, 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 AV55 NVJ registered?

AV55 NVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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