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ND05 JSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 JSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,140 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished on edge on tread

Damage to front windowscreen on offside outside swept area

Fuel filler body trim cover missing

Nearside outer sill becoming weak

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from front of vehicle

One bulb in high level stop light inoperative

Rear tailgate damaged

Spare wheel cradle becoming loose

Fail 11 Feb 2016 108,140 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres slightly perished on edge on tread

Damage to front windowscreen on offside outside swept area

Fuel filler body trim cover missing

Nearside outer sill becoming weak

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from front of vehicle

One bulb in high level stop light inoperative

Rear tailgate damaged

Spare wheel cradle becoming loose

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,407 miles

Chip in front windowscreen in offside area

Offside front lower ball joint fixing bolts fouling ball joint pinch bolt when suspension is hanging

Oil leak

Power steering rack slightly damp

Fail 12 Feb 2015 98,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Chip in front windowscreen in offside area

Offside front lower ball joint fixing bolts fouling ball joint pinch bolt when suspension is hanging

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Power steering rack slightly damp

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre rear seat back rear panel loose

exhaust rear section fouling rear bumper

ns number plate light slightly insecure

ns reverse light inoperative

Fail 13 Feb 2014 87,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre rear seat back rear panel loose

exhaust rear section fouling rear bumper

ns number plate light slightly insecure

ns reverse light inoperative

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,681 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Noise from engine when running

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 76,536 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Noise from engine when running

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,612 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from o/s drive shaft / gearbox area

one bulb inop in 3rd brake light

Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from o/s drive shaft / gearbox area

one bulb inop in 3rd brake light

Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,604 miles

rear tyres perished

o/s and n/s lower ball joint bolts catch on lower arms when car jacked up

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 53,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s lower ball joint bolts catch on lower arms when car jacked up

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,244 miles

rear wiper split & smearing , kerb damage to wheel trims , brake hoses perrished , suspension bushes worn & flexing under load , fuel cap cover missing

Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre side wall damaged slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre badly cracked & split in tread

rear wiper split & smearing , kerb damage to wheel trims , brake hoses perrished , suspension bushes worn & flexing under load , fuel cap cover missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,999 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 27,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside 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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ND05 JSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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