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MA05 NBE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,513 mi
Last recorded83,513 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 NBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 83,513 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,938 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 73,938 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 60,305 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 60,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,518 miles

Central Rear Seat folded down unable to test seatbelt

Nearside Rear Seat folded down unable to test seatbelt

Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Seat folded down unable to test seatbelt

Nearside Rear Seat folded down unable to test seatbelt

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,344 miles

slight wear noted on the front brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2015 35,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

f/o/s tyre perished

r/o/s tyre perished

slight wear noted on the front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,831 miles

all three rear seat belts not checked no seats fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,606 miles

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

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

deep cut in outer wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,344 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 13,344 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 11,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,586 miles

all tyres perished

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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MA05 NBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MA05 NBE, 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 MA05 NBE registered?

MA05 NBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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