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MV05 NUX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,676 mi
Last recorded66,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NUX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and noisy (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads and discs worn

Nearside wiper poor/torn

Offside Rear light tape repaired

Offside mirror tape repaired

Rear exhaust mounting loose/rusting/broken/wire repaired

accessory removed from windscreen area

Fail 19 Jul 2017 66,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside mirror tape repaired

Offside Rear light tape repaired

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and noisy (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads and discs worn

Nearside wiper poor/torn

Rear exhaust mounting loose/rusting/broken/wire repaired

accessory removed from windscreen area

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged

Nearside wiper poor/torn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror tape repaired

Rear exhaust mounting rusting/broken/wire repaired

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,037 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front springs rusting

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged/poor

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp loose/tape repaired/poor (1.1.A.3f)

Offside mirror tape repaired

Rear exhaust and mounting rusting/poor

Fail 17 Jul 2015 45,037 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front springs rusting

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged/poor

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp loose/tape repaired/poor (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror tape repaired

Rear exhaust and mounting rusting/poor

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front inner brake discs worn

rear exhaust mounting non standard repair/fitting

Fail 30 Jul 2014 35,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner brake discs worn

rear exhaust mounting non standard repair/fitting

Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre wall worn/poor

rear exhaust mounting rusting/poor

Fail 30 Jul 2013 27,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre wall worn/poor

rear exhaust mounting rusting/poor

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,772 miles

all tyres have light cracks on walls

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,860 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 16,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,691 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,614 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 12,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,974 miles

req rear wiper split

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 NUX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX registered?

MV05 NUX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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