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NU05 WXR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,067 mi
Last recorded76,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 WXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 72,253 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 67,206 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 67,097 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 62,343 miles

handbrake made only minimum requirement

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 55,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2014 44,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 40,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 27,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 23,910 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 19,075 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 WXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

NU05 WXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is NU05 WXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 WXR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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