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NH05 PCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,289 mi
Last recorded162,289 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 PCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 162,289 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front plastic inner wheel arch missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 162,289 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front plastic inner wheel arch missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 152,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 152,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 141,239 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 123,874 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 123,871 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 123,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre just 2mm

Offside Rear Inner worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 119,586 miles

Item removed from interior mirror.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,916 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 78,712 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 61,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,431 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 52,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jun 2009 41,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,810 miles

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

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

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 PCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX registered?

NH05 PCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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