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NV05 DZF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,443 mi
Last recorded156,443 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 DZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 156,443 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 156,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 139,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 139,964 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,472 miles

body damage alround.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 129,472 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

body damage alround.

clutch pedal rubber worn.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 118,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 107,704 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 95,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,976 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 87,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant radiator slightly corroded along the bottom edge

nearside wing mirror cover missing

temperary repair has been carried out to the rear silencer

Pass 17 Mar 2010 87,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant radiator slightly corroded along the bottom edge

nearside wing mirror cover missing

temperary repair has been carried out to the rear silencer

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,651 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 72,651 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,769 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

NV05 DZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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