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NC05 OHY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,481 mi
Last recorded66,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,481 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone inner bushes showing signs of wear

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked to limit

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Jun 2016 66,481 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone inner bushes showing signs of wear

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked to limit

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,883 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

slight imbalance from front brakes

Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,214 miles

front brake pads and discs worn to limit

Fail 11 Jun 2014 54,214 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs worn to limit

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,157 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 42,157 miles

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

grease getting past clip on n/s/f outer cv boot

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,573 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2011 36,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,630 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 32,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,611 miles

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

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

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

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 OHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

NC05 OHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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