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NJ05 OTL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,304 mi
Last recorded237,304 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OTL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 237,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 365,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 220,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021
Pass 19 Apr 2019 108,719 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 108,704 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,817 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 69,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,516 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,912 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,910 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,429 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,429 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,027 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 27,008 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,830 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 26,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,438 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 OTL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

NJ05 OTL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NJ05 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 OTL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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