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NV05 AFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,061 mi
Last recorded206,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 AFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 206,061 miles

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

nearside steering rack arm slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2015 206,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2014 182,588 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2014 182,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 170,965 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 170,750 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer mounting strap deteriorated

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,931 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 57,927 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,023 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 44,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 AFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

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

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The MOT history for NV05 AFX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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