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NK05 XVG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside rear shockers corroded

Offside and Nearside sills corroded at front

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit and starting to perish

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 14 Mar 2018 83,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit and starting to perish

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,763 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition and has a slight blow

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,455 miles

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,456 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,430 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box hanger deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 46,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box hanger deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,445 miles

engine undertray insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,306 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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NK05 XVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK05 XVG, 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 NK05 XVG registered?

NK05 XVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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