MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
corrosion forming o/s/r and n/s/r sills
low fuel light on
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
corrosion forming on both rear sills.Not yet holed or excessive
slight perishing on o/s/r tyre
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
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
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
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
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
fluctuation o/s/f brake in rollers.
o/s/f and n/s/f sills corroding
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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