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ND05 BNE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,151 mi
Last recorded91,151 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 BNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 91,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,866 miles

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

o/s/r and centre seats missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,481 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jul 2021 59,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,370 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside wiper blade performance is poor

Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust rattle and rear silencer split

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,753 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

spare tyre split/perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres have cracks around outer side walls

all 4 tyres have cracks around tread pattern

rear exhaust box bracket is very corroded

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 27,004 miles

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,580 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,565 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 22,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,431 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,611 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,873 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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ND05 BNE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ND05 BNE, 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 ND05 BNE registered?

ND05 BNE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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