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N60 GNR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,514 mi
Last recorded130,514 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 GNR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 130,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 127,709 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 126,445 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 124,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 124,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 123,313 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,720 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 120,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 118,247 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 118,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,232 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,839 miles

Rear exhaust support strap broken but system is adequately supported

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,426 miles

engine oil leak

front registration plate cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,213 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but other mountings present

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,023 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 Jul 2009 5,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 5,597 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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N60 GNR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N60 GNR, 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 N60 GNR registered?

N60 GNR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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