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NV05 LKU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,734 mi
Last recorded94,734 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,734 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015
Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,191 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 74,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,083 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 57,950 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,950 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,200 miles

both rear tyres have slight cuts in side wall

Fail 14 Oct 2011 49,200 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres have slight cuts in side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,703 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 72,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage n/s/r

rear wiper blade rubber missing

reverse lamps inop

Pass 9 May 2008 28,050 miles

body damage n/s/r

rear wiper blade rubber missing

reverse lamps inop

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 LKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

NV05 LKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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