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FE05 NMX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,701 mi
Last recorded141,701 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,701 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 141,701 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,355 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,355 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 113,558 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 113,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,739 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 102,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,350 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 91,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,543 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 80,543 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,394 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,394 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,407 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 59,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 42,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge recommend replace and wheel alignment check

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit, sidewall deteriorating recommend replace

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing low,3mm, limit 1.6mm recommend replace

Offside rear tyre wearing low ,3mm, sidewall deteriorating recommend replace

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge recommend replace and wheel alignment check

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit, sidewall deteriorating recommend replace

Offside front tyre wearing low,3mm, limit 1.6mm recommend replace

Offside rear tyre wearing low ,3mm, sidewall deteriorating recommend replace

Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,707 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls worn

Fail 17 Dec 2009 37,707 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear tyres sidewalls worn

Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,734 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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FE05 NMX 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 54.5%.

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 FE05 NMX, 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 FE05 NMX registered?

FE05 NMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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