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NJ05 OCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,895 mi
Last recorded149,895 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,895 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 144,128 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 139,379 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 135,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 May 2017 135,392 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 131,624 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2016 131,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 May 2015 127,772 miles

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

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 14 May 2014 113,356 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 101,410 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2013 101,410 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2012 86,251 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 86,251 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 73,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 60,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2009 47,576 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,273 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,232 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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NJ05 OCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ05 OCX, 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 NJ05 OCX registered?

NJ05 OCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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