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NV05 AFO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,021 mi
Last recorded146,021 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 146,021 miles

all shocker casings corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front sills corroded

n/s rack boot slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limits

rust lips on front brake discs

small age cracks in o/s/r tyre

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 24 Oct 2018 146,021 miles

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

all shocker casings corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front sills corroded

n/s rack boot slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limits

rust lips on front brake discs

small age cracks in o/s/r tyre

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 19 Oct 2017 138,882 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 134,064 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 129,121 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 120,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,290 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper poor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 91,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,918 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,174 miles

cooling fan burnt out and will not spin

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,154 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,823 miles

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2009 53,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,206 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 40,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 AFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV05 AFO, 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 NV05 AFO registered?

NV05 AFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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