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NH05 XWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,218 mi
Last recorded146,218 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 146,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

o/side front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 24 Oct 2014 146,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

o/side front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 2 Aug 2013 139,092 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of ageing/ cracking on sidewalls. no cords visible.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 139,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of ageing/ cracking on sidewalls. no cords visible.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 129,702 miles

n/s/f steering rack end play

Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,602 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,632 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 15 Jul 2010 101,632 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 18 Jul 2009 84,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 13 Jul 2009 84,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 21 Jun 2008 63,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 21 Jun 2008 63,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

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 XWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

NH05 XWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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