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NM05 RGV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,641 mi
Last recorded102,641 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2018 102,641 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Reversing light inoperative

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tailgate damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,407 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 100,407 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 95,509 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,889 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

oil leak (steering fluid)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak (steering fluid)

osf wheel arch liner insecure and fowling coil spring

osf tyre cut on inner side wall but not deep enough to expose the ply or cords

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 74,293 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,766 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jul 2010 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Aug 2009 38,687 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 38,612 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,057 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 RGV 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 61.1%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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