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NJ05 OVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,126 mi
Last recorded67,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,126 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,514 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,559 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 59,559 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,128 miles

horn sticking on

light scratches on n/s windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 47,536 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 47,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 43,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2012 32,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2011 30,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,142 miles

nearside front tyre edge worn close to legal limit

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 OVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

NJ05 OVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 OVM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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