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NC05 OHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,692 mi
Last recorded110,692 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 OHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,692 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,551 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear section of exhaust slightly leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2016 96,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear section of exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,965 miles

front tyres low on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,307 miles

exhaust centre pipe rear bracket broken

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,503 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust centre pipe started to corrode at rear

front pads wearing low

Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust centre pipe started to corrode at rear

front pads wearing low

Fail 25 Feb 2012 63,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2011 56,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,967 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 47,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,048 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 OHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

NC05 OHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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