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DV05 NEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 NEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 117,999 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill`s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 117,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill`s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 113,859 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,467 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 97,465 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,588 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,267 miles

footbrake efficiency just on limit(50%)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 85,263 miles

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

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

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

footbrake efficiency just on limit(50%)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,543 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,016 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,649 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,705 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,152 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 30,152 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 NEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NEJ, 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 DV05 NEJ registered?

DV05 NEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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