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NU05 NLO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,259 mi
Last recorded105,259 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 NLO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,259 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,120 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,801 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 91,799 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,959 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,974 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,639 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 75,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,258 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 70,258 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,394 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 64,394 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,683 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,139 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 50,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,144 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,143 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 NLO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO registered?

NU05 NLO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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