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DV05 NDL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 NDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 128,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 127,815 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 127,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,095 miles

wear nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 119,984 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

condition of offside rear brake disc

wear nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 108,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer worn on edges

Offside Front Outer worn on edges

Offside Rear Outer perished on side walls and tread block

Fail 7 Mar 2017 108,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer worn on edges

Offside Front Outer worn on edges

Offside Rear Outer perished on side walls and tread block

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,640 miles

damage to n/s/r brake hose

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2016 95,640 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to n/s/r brake hose

front brake pad wear

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,908 miles

n/s front tyre wearing away from outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,881 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,831 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 81,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,450 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 54,053 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 54,053 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 36,138 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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DV05 NDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV05 NDL, 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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DV05 NDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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