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NH05 XVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,716 mi
Last recorded101,716 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,716 miles

rear door light panel and door catch damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2019 101,716 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

rear door light panel and door catch damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,316 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 94,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,599 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 80,894 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,063 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 66,229 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 66,229 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,875 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 54,867 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,400 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 47,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,661 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

NH05 XVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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The MOT history for NH05 XVT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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