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NA05 VRE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

168,929 mi
Last recorded168,929 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 168,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2024 168,929 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged wiring (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front ABS wiring insecure

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front ABS wiring insecure

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2023 167,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower spring seating worn

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Spare tyre defective ()

boot lid not opening

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Mar 2023 167,144 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower spring seating worn

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Spare tyre defective ()

boot lid not opening

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Feb 2023 167,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot lid not opening

Nearside Front lower spring seating worn

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 163,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 163,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 160,358 miles

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 3 Seat's Folded Down ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 160,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 3 Seat's Folded Down ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 158,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks in-between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 158,661 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks in-between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 153,515 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 153,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 147,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,229 miles

Nearside Lower front outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,762 miles

front discs worn & poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2016 128,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs worn & poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,664 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 118,664 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,875 miles

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

center exhaust hanger missing

Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,875 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

center exhaust hanger missing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,267 miles

o/s front seatbelt slow to reatract

Fail 13 Dec 2010 54,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 30,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,918 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 VRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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