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NU05 XPP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,243 mi
Last recorded146,243 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XPP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,491 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 141,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 138,085 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 138,085 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 133,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 108,387 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,743 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

heat sheild loose above front part of exhaust cauing rattle

oil level low

signs of oil leaks

slight play in offside inner steering rack end

Pass 2 May 2013 83,962 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,960 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking inside tread

Fail 18 Apr 2012 68,850 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,850 miles

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

wipers smearing.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,029 miles

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

signs of oil leak engine undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear

rear n/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear

rear n/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,695 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n/s tyre starting to wear

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,695 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front n/s tyre starting to wear

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,089 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 XPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

NU05 XPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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