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NV05 AFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 AFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 97,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres cracking badly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pulley damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm, cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

boot switch damaged

power steering pump pulley damaged/distorted

Fail 28 Nov 2015 89,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (joint) deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm, cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

boot switch damaged

power steering pump pulley damaged/distorted

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,175 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,785 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,785 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,128 miles

front number plate deterioated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,982 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,068 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,236 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 AFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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