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MD05 NVR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,101 mi
Last recorded133,101 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 NVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 133,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill area corroded and holed

Nearside outer sill area corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 125,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,981 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,812 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,831 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 97,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,933 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,933 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,182 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 59,871 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 46,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,429 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 NVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

MD05 NVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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