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NC05 APO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,275 mi
Last recorded62,275 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 APO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 62,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,201 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,143 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,859 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,840 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,275 miles

N/s rear light lens some damage visible.

N/s rear tyre outer sidewall damage visible.

O/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,275 miles

N/s rear light lens some damage visible.

N/s rear tyre outer sidewall damage visible.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,961 miles

N/s + o/s rear tyres cracking visible on sidewalls

N/s rear light lens slight damage visible.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,961 miles

N/s + o/s rear tyres cracking visible on sidewalls

N/s rear light lens slight damage visible.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 50,155 miles

N/s + o/s rear tyres some cracking on sidewalls visible.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,155 miles

N/s + o/s rear tyres some cracking on sidewalls visible.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 47,070 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge

N/s rear light lens slight damage visible

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

O/s rear tyre slight cracking visible on sidewall

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,070 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge

N/s rear light lens slight damage visible

O/s rear tyre slight cracking visible on sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,342 miles

N/s rear light lens slight cracking visible.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,633 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 28,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer mounting band corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,776 miles

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

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

Rear silencer mounting band corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,445 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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NC05 APO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NC05 APO, 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 NC05 APO registered?

NC05 APO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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