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NH05 BPE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,459 mi
Last recorded74,459 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 74,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,996 miles

Oil leak engine ()

clutch pedale rubber is missing

repair has been carried out on rear exhaust box band

spare wheel carrier loose , no spare wheel fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 71,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

clutch pedale rubber is missing

repair has been carried out on rear exhaust box band

spare wheel carrier loose , no spare wheel fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,057 miles

both sills have been damaged at the rear

rear exhaust box band has been repaired

Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,057 miles

both sills have been damaged at the rear

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust box band has been repaired

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,795 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,921 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 62,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,049 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,015 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,247 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,779 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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NH05 BPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NH05 BPE, 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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NH05 BPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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