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NJ05 OVR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,918 mi
Last recorded106,918 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 103,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 88,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,738 miles

Advise belly tray insecure

Advise turbo heatshield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 69,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise belly tray insecure

Advise rear wiper split

Advise turbo heatshield insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,213 miles

Advise turbo top and back heatshields snapped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise free travel on hand brake lever

advise n/s front tyre cracking

advise n/s rear shocker bush starting to split

advise n/s rear tyre cracking

advise o/s rear shocker bush starting to split

advise o/s rear tyre cracking

advise o/s rear tyre splitting between tred

advise rear wiper split

advise slight damage to o/s rear lamp housing

advise small split on n/s front tyre tred

advise top heat sheild around cat pipe exhaust insecue

advise when checking lock to lock on front wheels found n/s front tyre very close to fowling wheel arch cover

Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise free travel on hand brake lever

advise n/s front tyre cracking

advise n/s rear shocker bush starting to split

advise n/s rear tyre cracking

advise o/s rear shocker bush starting to split

advise o/s rear tyre cracking

advise o/s rear tyre splitting between tred

advise rear wiper split

advise slight damage to o/s rear lamp housing

advise small split on n/s front tyre tred

advise top heat sheild around cat pipe exhaust insecue

advise when checking lock to lock on front wheels found n/s front tyre very close to fowling wheel arch cover

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,139 miles

Exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

Noise on clutch release bearing

O/S/R light unit cracked slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,139 miles

Exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

Noise on clutch release bearing

O/S/R light unit cracked slightly

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,234 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattling

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,724 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 OVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

NJ05 OVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is NJ05 OVR safe to buy?

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