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NJ05 XZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,179 mi
Last recorded226,179 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 XZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 226,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 217,636 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 217,636 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 204,617 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 204,617 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 186,447 miles

nearside rear sill corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2018 186,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 167,166 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

sills corroding at front

Fail 18 Jan 2017 167,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 148,743 miles

clutch noisy & engine noisy

nearside rear tyre worn low

sills corroding/ poor

slight play at nearside front roll bar link

Fail 18 Jan 2016 148,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 133,052 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 133,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 118,262 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 118,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,856 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2013 101,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,101 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 19 Jan 2012 87,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,947 miles

childs seats fitted to rear

Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,668 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Jan 2009 46,668 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,853 miles

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 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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