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NG05 OVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 OVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 142,219 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,402 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 106,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,684 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 80,849 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f sill weak

o/s/f sill weak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,849 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f sill weak

o/s/f sill weak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,302 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 70,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,064 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,758 miles

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

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

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 3 Apr 2009 35,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,449 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 OVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG05 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

NG05 OVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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