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NV05 AGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,305 mi
Last recorded144,305 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 144,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 144,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear bracket broken

Fail 4 Jan 2019 128,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 79,229 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,877 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 69,876 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,896 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 49,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,444 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 34,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,191 miles

n/s/r shock absorber boot split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,656 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 AGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

NV05 AGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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