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NV05 AHL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,178 mi
Last recorded127,178 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 AHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 127,178 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 127,178 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,411 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 106,289 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2015 101,279 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 101,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND OFFSIDE BLADES SPLIT (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour AND OFFSIDE FLASHING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 89,145 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,031 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,121 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,522 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,584 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,370 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 AHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AHL, 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 AHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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