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NA05 EXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,361 mi
Last recorded171,361 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 EXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 171,361 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N.S.F inner has play O.S.F inner has play ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 171,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N.S.F inner has play O.S.F inner has play ()

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 166,022 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 162,461 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 159,509 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 159,468 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 152,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 146,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust mount cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2018 146,084 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust mount cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2017 139,955 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,258 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,181 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 125,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,234 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,947 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,065 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,403 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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NA05 EXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA05 EXU, 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 NA05 EXU registered?

NA05 EXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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