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NJ05 OVF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,262 mi
Last recorded150,262 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 150,262 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 146,382 miles

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

both front door hinges slight play

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Nov 2013 142,837 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

ADVISE SLIGHT FREEPLAY N/S/R AXLE

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 142,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

ADVISE SLIGHT FREEPLAY N/S/R AXLE

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,248 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 91,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 91,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,108 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,150 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 32,099 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion starting to affect nearside rear brake disc

offside rear brake binding

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 OVF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

NJ05 OVF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is NJ05 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 OVF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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