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NB05 OPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,946 mi
Last recorded144,946 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 144,946 miles

Nearside Front outer c'v boot not fully secured

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

Nearside washer jet not providing fluid

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 128,844 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,410 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 104,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,602 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,772 miles

both rear shocker dust cover seals split .

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,154 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,492 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,867 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 28,867 miles

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

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 OPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

NB05 OPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is NB05 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB05 OPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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