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MD05 NHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,269 mi
Last recorded59,269 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 NHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,269 miles

n/s/r tyre becomming perished

Fail 27 Aug 2014 59,195 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/r tyre becomming perished

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,305 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,305 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,579 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,681 miles

osr tyre starting to crack up

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre cracking to sidewalls & tread area not exposing ply/cords

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,060 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 22,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,633 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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MD05 NHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MD05 NHV, 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 MD05 NHV registered?

MD05 NHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is MD05 NHV safe to buy?

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