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NJ05 OSD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,859 mi
Last recorded146,859 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OSD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 146,859 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 146,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint is not fully secured or has play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 140,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 140,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,541 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,734 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 OSD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

NJ05 OSD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 OSD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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