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NC05 UAG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,185 mi
Last recorded172,185 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 172,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 164,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 157,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 155,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 155,318 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 153,552 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 151,926 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 151,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing seized (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 131,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 101,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 70,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,077 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 30,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 22,403 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

trim missing from fuel flap

trim missing from o/s/f bumper

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 UAG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NC05 UAG, 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 UAG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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