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NH05 WLZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,830 mi
Last recorded94,830 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 WLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 94,830 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded / undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded / undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded / poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 91,000 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle, suspension and underside heavily corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle, suspension and underside heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 86,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 86,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,913 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,221 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,625 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,922 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 73,922 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,428 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,935 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Nov 2016 62,931 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Nov 2015 58,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,731 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 53,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,757 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 42,757 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,140 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 38,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,078 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres scrubbing may need alignment check

Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,161 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 WLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WLZ, 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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NH05 WLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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