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NM05 OAN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,694 mi
Last recorded86,694 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 OAN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 86,694 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,567 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Feb 2018 82,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,449 miles

Both front wiper blades split on edges

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre perished on side walls

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipes at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade has no edge

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 76,449 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both front wiper blades split on edges

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre perished on side walls

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipes at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade has no edge

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 65,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 63,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,469 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2013 57,466 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,879 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2012 51,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,729 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,814 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,716 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,767 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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NM05 OAN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NM05 OAN, 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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NM05 OAN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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