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NA05 MXN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,717 mi
Last recorded71,717 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 MXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside / nearside .worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 71,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside / nearside .worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 70,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 70,617 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 70,009 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

gear box has slight noise and slight oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2021 69,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

gear box has slight noise and slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,363 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre light has one out of five bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 66,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,073 miles

slight wheel bearing noise n/s/r

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,073 miles

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

slight wheel bearing noise n/s/r

Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

slight sign of corrosion around front strut top bearings/mount

Fail 19 Feb 2016 59,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

slight sign of corrosion around front strut top bearings/mount

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,418 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp aim correct at position 1

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,438 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,860 miles

front discs slight lip

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,826 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 23 Jan 2009 23,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,358 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 MXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

NA05 MXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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