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NJ05 OUG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,900 mi
Last recorded136,900 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OUG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 136,900 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 136,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 129,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,845 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 120,656 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to scrub the edges

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,778 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,714 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 101,810 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,987 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 94,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,925 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,864 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,087 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,307 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,300 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,763 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,141 miles

oil filler cap missing

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 OUG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

NJ05 OUG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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