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NA05 VNP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,071 mi
Last recorded116,071 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 VNP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective cracked ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,996 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 110,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 99,786 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 99,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located CATCHING ON INNER WING (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,780 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 86,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,278 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 82,278 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,370 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 75,274 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE TO BE REPLACE SOON

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,480 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 60,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,506 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,133 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 VNP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA05 VNP, 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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NA05 VNP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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