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NB05 OCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,003 mi
Last recorded146,003 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 146,003 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 135,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Dec 2015 135,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 124,163 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 124,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 115,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 108,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 103,498 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 98,295 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 98,295 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,992 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,980 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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NB05 OCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NB05 OCO, 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 NB05 OCO registered?

NB05 OCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NB05 OCO safe to buy?

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