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NU05 FGV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 FGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,609 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 108,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 98,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 94,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,384 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 86,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,519 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,365 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,774 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 FGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FGV, 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 NU05 FGV registered?

NU05 FGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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