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NG05 AYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,257 mi
Last recorded154,257 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 AYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 154,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 154,240 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to O/S/R wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values exceeds limit of 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Not able to carry out full visual inspection of front brake pads

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,847 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 79,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,562 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,889 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,351 miles

clutch pedal rubber is missing

rear wiper blade is missing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,335 miles

engine under tray damaged

exhaust back box mount getting in poor condtion

o/s front seat belt fraying on edge

slight wear in n/s front antiroll bar droplink

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,456 miles

Both front tyres scuffing on inner edges

Front brake pads maybe getting low

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement in

Offfside front tyre outer wall cracking up

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,658 miles

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,755 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

N/S/F TYRE SCUFFING ON EDGES

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CUT SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

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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NG05 AYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NG05 AYW, 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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NG05 AYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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