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NU05 DCF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,558 mi
Last recorded173,558 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 173,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 160,909 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise further inspection ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 160,909 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise further inspection ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 148,350 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 148,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,357 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 114,619 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 114,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 99,912 miles

oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2015 85,763 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 73,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,584 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,393 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,040 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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NU05 DCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NU05 DCF, 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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NU05 DCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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