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NU05 VVO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,548 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 93,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,827 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes covered in sealant

Fail 17 Feb 2017 88,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,854 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 74,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,805 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,167 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,166 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heatshield loose

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,504 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,378 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 VVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol 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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

NU05 VVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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