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NG54 OVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,899 mi
Last recorded119,899 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,899 miles

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2018 119,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 119,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Body insecure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,727 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 98,704 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,217 miles

OSF brake pipe corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF + NSF (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear exhaust system

rear brake pipes corrosion

Fail 31 May 2016 89,217 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OSF + NSF (2.4.G.2)

OSF brake pipe corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF + NSF (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear exhaust system

rear brake pipes corrosion

Pass 12 May 2015 81,265 miles

noise from vehicle flywheel

Fail 11 May 2015 81,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

noise from vehicle flywheel

Pass 23 May 2014 74,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 May 2014 74,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front check strap loose

oil level low

Pass 29 May 2013 68,036 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 68,036 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,509 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,349 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,349 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 49,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,729 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,048 miles

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

turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2007 40,044 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

turbo heat shield insecure

wear affecting front brake discs

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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NG54 OVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NG54 OVB, 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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NG54 OVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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