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FE05 NNK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,298 mi
Last recorded123,298 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NNK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 123,298 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 123,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 115,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 103,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 96,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,391 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 73,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,922 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,922 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 50,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,250 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,699 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,188 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 NNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NNK, 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 NNK registered?

FE05 NNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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