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NJ05 OPS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,780 mi
Last recorded194,780 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 194,780 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 194,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 174,794 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 174,794 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 150,615 miles

Front tyres have only 3mm of tread remaining

Fail 26 Oct 2013 150,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres have only 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,639 miles

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

Front wipers clearing screen ok but catching A' pillars slightly.

Slight outer edgewear to front tyres x2

Fail 8 Nov 2010 76,794 miles

Oil leak

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,794 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,920 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 21,878 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,605 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 19,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 OPS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ05 OPS, 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 OPS registered?

NJ05 OPS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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