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NH05 XUJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 67,219 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2020 67,180 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,807 miles

centre and back box exhaust corroded/deteriated

Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and back box exhaust corroded/deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,065 miles

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

radiator damp and rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2015 46,050 miles

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

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

radiator damp and rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,424 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 39,305 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

steering and suspension covered in oil from oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,849 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracks in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,481 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 26,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,428 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 XUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

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

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