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NU05 FGN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

154,553 mi
Last recorded154,553 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 FGN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 154,553 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 154,552 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox has a hole causing a major leak of exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover split and no longer preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 145,228 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,111 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 135,978 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill holed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill holed (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,430 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 124,410 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,828 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 112,828 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,341 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 105,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 102,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,883 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box clamp badly deteriorated

offside rear number plate light lens missing

rear wiper unservicable

Fail 21 Feb 2013 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box clamp badly deteriorated

emissions high

nearside front headlight aim not tested

offside rear number plate light lens missing

rear wiper unservicable

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,268 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 85,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,147 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Feb 2011 77,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine under tray loose

heat shield loose

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,000 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 65,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,278 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NU05 FGN, 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 FGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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