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NH05 OTJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,903 mi
Last recorded157,903 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 157,903 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 153,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2013 153,532 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2012 146,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 146,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 142,436 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 142,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 138,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 138,890 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,926 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,288 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 OTJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NH05 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

NH05 OTJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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