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NJ05 ODW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,395 mi
Last recorded83,395 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ODW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 83,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 77,631 miles

Offside sill corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 77,631 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,770 miles

Nearside Front unable to see if previous welding repair seam welded (sill)

Offside Front unable to see if previous welding repair seam welded (sill)

Fail 24 Jan 2022 71,770 miles

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

Nearside Front unable to see if previous welding repair seam welded (sill)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front unable to see if previous welding repair seam welded (sill)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,809 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides patch repairs close to prescribed areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 68,809 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (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))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides patch repairs close to prescribed areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 64,619 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 62,101 miles

Oil leak

Sills weakened

Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,253 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 58,251 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,374 miles

exhaust rear section rear clamp corroded and broken

offside rear tyre age cracking on side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,487 miles

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 20 Mar 2010 19,615 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 19,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,400 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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NJ05 ODW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ODW, 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 ODW registered?

NJ05 ODW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 ODW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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