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NC05 OUK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,914 mi
Last recorded105,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 OUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,161 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,878 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,671 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

Fail 2 Aug 2011 55,671 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,348 miles

OFFSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

Fail 5 Aug 2010 43,348 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,869 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,138 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 26,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 OUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc 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 OUK, 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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NC05 OUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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