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NV05 AET

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,758 mi
Last recorded75,758 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 AET
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 75,758 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded within 30cm seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,408 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General corrosion

Nearside Front McPherson strut play

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer CV Boot grease on drive shaft

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Knocking and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo - Intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake imbalance

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,666 miles

Auxillary belt cracking

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General corrosion

O/S/F Check strap

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod slight knocking

Rear wiper defective

Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,470 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Door check strap worn

Fail 15 Oct 2018 64,466 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid in poor condition (amber warning)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Door check strap worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,919 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread & sidewall

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,030 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,030 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (4.1.D.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,489 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,364 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,769 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Rear wiperblade split

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,009 miles

rear off side tyre beginning to crack around outside tyre wall

Fail 19 Sep 2011 41,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear off side tyre beginning to crack around outside tyre wall

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,600 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 34,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NV05 AET is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NV05 AET, 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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NV05 AET is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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