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NJ05 OPY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,911 mi
Last recorded86,911 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,911 miles

Front sills soft / both sides

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,494 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 73,494 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brakes binding

Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,963 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,739 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,739 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,840 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,197 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 25,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

NJ05 OPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is NJ05 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 OPY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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