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FE05 NNJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,969 mi
Last recorded134,969 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 134,969 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 119,701 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,217 miles

Front reg plate cracked

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 102,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn to limit on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front reg plate cracked

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 89,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust strap corroded system still supported

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,456 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded system still supported

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,567 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,567 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,210 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 31,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,950 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,992 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 14,992 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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 NNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NNJ, 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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FE05 NNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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