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N1 PXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,700 mi
Last recorded102,700 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 PXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 102,700 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 102,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 95,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 95,299 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 94,812 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 92,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,727 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 1 Nov 2017 68,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,510 miles

fuel filler neck rubber pipe very perished

Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,458 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck rubber pipe very perished

o/s/r tyre very perished

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,061 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres very slightly perrished

rubber fuel filler neck very slightly perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,062 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,506 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 45,502 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,973 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,759 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,855 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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N1 PXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N1 PXL, 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 N1 PXL registered?

N1 PXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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The MOT history for N1 PXL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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