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NU05 NZR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,191 mi
Last recorded160,191 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 160,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 160,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 155,827 miles

"Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank strap showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 2 May 2017 150,694 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 150,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 142,600 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes coroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front sill starting to corode

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front sill starting to corode

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 142,600 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes coroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front sill starting to corode

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front sill starting to corode

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,838 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes starting to corode in various places

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

tow bar slightly coroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 130,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes starting to corode in various places

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

tow bar slightly coroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 119,257 miles

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear shocker dust covers deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2013 105,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear shocker dust covers deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,965 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 NZR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZR, 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 NZR registered?

NU05 NZR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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