MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal 30cm of seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal 30cm of seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal 30cm of seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front oil leak but not excessive
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger broken but supported (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine under tray slightly lose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer sill badly corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside wiper blade split
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
exhaust tail pipe hanger corroded but still supported
fuel filter housing moist
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer sill badly corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside wiper blade split
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
exhaust tail pipe hanger corroded but still supported
fuel filter housing moist
rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated
slight oil seepage from upper engine cover
slight play in steering rack
under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
auxiliary drive belt perished
both rear tyres wearing heavily (smooth) on outer edges
child seat seated not allowing full inspection of components
front brake discs slightly worn
rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
slight play in steering rack
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on edges
oil level close to minimum mark
rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken
rear screen wiper blade split
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil level on minimum mark
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyre wearing on edges
front windscreen wiper blades split
nearside rear tyre perished
rear screen wiper blade split
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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NJ05 XZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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