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NH05 GWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 GWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 130,185 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 130,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at ends and mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

advise both sills are corroded and will hole if non mot criteria was used to test structure

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f at ends very poor (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 123,463 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at ends and mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

advise both sills are corroded and will hole if non mot criteria was used to test structure

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f at ends very poor (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,957 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 103,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,875 miles

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

rear wiper has no blade

Fail 12 Dec 2012 90,874 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper has no blade

Pass 8 Dec 2011 78,384 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 78,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,744 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 62,744 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,438 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 53,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,168 miles

DENT N/S/F WING, N/S/R SEATBELT CHECKED IN PLACE, CHILD SEAT FITTED

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 GWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

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

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