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NJ05 OTM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,892 mi
Last recorded74,892 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR + NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF + NSF (inner edgewear) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,322 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,243 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on front wipers

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions just met the requirments

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,208 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s front wiper smearing

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,718 miles

Advise n/s/r lower shocker bush starting to split

Advise o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Advise o/s/r lower shocker bush starting to split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,717 miles

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

Advise n/s/r lower shocker bush starting to split

Advise o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Advise o/s/r lower shocker bush starting to split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,214 miles

n/s/f tyre surface cracking and cut to inner wall not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f tyre surface cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre surface cracking and cut to inner wall not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f tyre surface cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,106 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 43,096 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,212 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,177 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 OTM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

NJ05 OTM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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