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MV05 NUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,033 mi
Last recorded102,033 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 102,033 miles

Rear rear centre brake light not working

Fail 22 May 2017 101,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear centre brake light not working

Pass 23 May 2016 97,385 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,318 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,792 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,669 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded and come adrift

slight knock on ns trackrod end

Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,669 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust mount corroded and come adrift

slight knock on ns trackrod end

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,018 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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MV05 NUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV05 NUH, 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 NUH registered?

MV05 NUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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