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NG05 ORS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,988 mi
Last recorded204,988 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 ORS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 204,988 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tied up but still secure (7.1.2)

Central Front both cv boots deteriorated

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 204,988 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tied up but still secure (7.1.2)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front both cv boots deteriorated

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 194,035 miles

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2016 189,053 miles

oil leak

slight freeplay in o/s rack end

water leak

Pass 22 May 2015 180,208 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear shocher dust cover deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2015 180,205 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear shocher dust cover deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2014 160,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the tread edges

oil leak from gearbox

rear exhaust hanger is in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2013 142,134 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 21 May 2013 142,134 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 23 May 2012 125,151 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear shocker dust cover deteriorated

offside rear shocker dust cover deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2012 125,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear shocker dust cover deteriorated

offside rear shocker dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2011 106,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 89,142 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 70,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,122 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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NG05 ORS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 ORS, 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 NG05 ORS registered?

NG05 ORS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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