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NJ05 UOY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,207 mi
Last recorded91,207 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 UOY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,207 miles

steering nochy on idle

Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,019 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 86,006 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint power steering fluid leak from pressure switch in pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken/corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber rubber gaitors have deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2017 82,582 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber rubber gaitors have deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are perishing heavily on the sidewalls

both front tyres have worn to @ 3mm

rear wiper blade is torn

reverse lamps are not working

Fail 2 Mar 2016 77,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are perishing heavily on the sidewalls

both front tyres have worn to @ 3mm

rear wiper blade is torn

reverse lamps are not working

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,444 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,736 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,340 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,620 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 29,619 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UOY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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