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NH05 GWV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,586 mi
Last recorded101,586 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 GWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,914 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 95,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,250 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,884 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,031 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 60,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,052 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,052 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,447 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,349 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 GWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

NH05 GWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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