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NV05 AEY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,919 mi
Last recorded148,919 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 AEY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 148,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated excessively. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade has splits. (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting in both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 147,212 miles

corrosion forming o/s/r and n/s/r sills

low fuel light on

Fail 20 Nov 2020 147,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming o/s/r and n/s/r sills

low fuel light on

Pass 14 May 2019 135,108 miles

corrosion forming on both rear sills.Not yet holed or excessive

slight perishing on o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 May 2019 135,108 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust back box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split several places (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming on both rear sills.Not yet holed or excessive

slight perishing on o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 May 2018 125,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

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

Offside Rear ticking noise suspect from within brake drum heard when rotating wheel

rear exhaust silencer hanging band broken

Fail 5 May 2018 125,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded vehicle sill holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded vehicle sill holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

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

Offside Rear ticking noise suspect from within brake drum heard when rotating wheel

rear exhaust silencer hanging band broken

Pass 5 May 2017 117,605 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated movement in catch (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing/cracks present (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear silencer hanging bracket broken but supported by another hanger at rear of silencer

Fail 5 May 2017 117,605 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated movement in catch (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing/cracks present (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear silencer hanging bracket broken but supported by another hanger at rear of silencer

Pass 30 Apr 2016 109,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 100,198 miles

fluctuation o/s/f brake in rollers.

o/s/f and n/s/f sills corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2015 100,045 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

fluctuation o/s/f brake in rollers.

o/s/f and n/s/f sills corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 92,032 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,865 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 70,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,073 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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NV05 AEY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AEY, 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 AEY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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