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ND05 DZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,300 mi
Last recorded94,300 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 DZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 94,300 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 19 May 2017 94,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears,in groves (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached pinch bolt loose (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 27 May 2016 89,434 miles

both rears tyres perishing in groves

rear exhust mount broke

Fail 26 May 2016 89,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rears tyres perishing in groves

rear exhust mount broke

Pass 14 May 2015 82,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 82,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2014 71,655 miles

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

advise offside front suspension strut top mounting rough

Fail 13 May 2014 71,553 miles

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

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

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

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

advise offside front suspension strut top mounting rough

Pass 16 May 2013 66,068 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 66,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 59,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2012 59,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2011 52,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,892 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 33,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,603 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 DZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ND05 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

ND05 DZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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