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EF05 NGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 NGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 84,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake fluid contaminated wheel (1.8 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,932 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

nsf and osr tyres perished on sidewall

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,371 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,520 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 51,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,080 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,057 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge getting warn

Fail 16 Jun 2011 39,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,903 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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EF05 NGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF05 NGU, 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 EF05 NGU registered?

EF05 NGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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