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MT05 NFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,734 mi
Last recorded101,734 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 NFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 101,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 92,294 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2019 92,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 88,116 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 17 Oct 2018 88,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,150 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,582 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 75,880 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 75,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,810 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,247 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,758 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,047 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 48,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,636 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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MT05 NFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT05 NFY, 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 MT05 NFY registered?

MT05 NFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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