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NH05 GWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,381 mi
Last recorded78,381 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 GWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 78,381 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,378 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,226 miles

Nearside & Offside Outer Sills Corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,702 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,823 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,260 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,410 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 GWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NH05 GWJ, 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 NH05 GWJ registered?

NH05 GWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NH05 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 GWJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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