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NJ05 OTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,695 mi
Last recorded151,695 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 151,695 miles

offside & nearside outer skin sill welding repairs undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 May 2017 151,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016
Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,315 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play on n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,740 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 118,410 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,515 miles

EMISSIONS CLOSE TO LIMMIT

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,533 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 86,530 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 86,530 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 76,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

NJ05 OTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 OTZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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