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MV05 NNR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,195 mi
Last recorded162,195 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NNR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 162,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 150,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 144,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,108 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 138,105 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 129,082 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 129,075 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,405 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,339 miles

exhaust blow back box

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge and near to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,826 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2014 84,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,671 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,157 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front inner edge 0/1 mm

Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,268 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 36,268 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 14,400 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 14,385 miles

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

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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MV05 NNR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MV05 NNR, 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 MV05 NNR registered?

MV05 NNR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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