MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested excessive black smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill holed but not within perscribed area
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front strut top mounting has slight play
sills weak in places
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill holed but not within perscribed area
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front strut top mounting has slight play
sills weak in places
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer sill end soft but not holed
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer sill end soft but not holed
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
nearside rear sill corroding
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear sill corroding
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside rear brake pipe corroding
sills corroding at front
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear brake pipe corroding
sills corroding at front
clutch noisy & engine noisy
nearside rear tyre worn low
sills corroding/ poor
slight play at nearside front roll bar link
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
clutch noisy & engine noisy
nearside front tyre worn close to limit
nearside rear tyre worn low
sills corroding/ poor
slight play at nearside front roll bar link
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front fog lamp damaged
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front sills corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded/ poor
nearside front and nearside rear tyres on limit
offside front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front sills corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded/ poor
nearside front and nearside rear tyres on limit
offside front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit
nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearide wiper blade split
nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged
rear exhaust clamp corroded
child seats fitted to rear
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres close to legal limit
child seats fitted to rear
front brake discs corroded
childs seats fitted to rear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
childs seats fitted to rear
nail in nearside front tyre
offside numberplate lamp lens missing
offside rear tyre close to limit and worn on edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside reare tyre worn close to limit
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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NJ05 XZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XZC, 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 XZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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