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NV05 LVG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,279 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,909 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides need cleaning and greasing (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

wax oil needed

Fail 29 Mar 2016 69,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides need cleaning and greasing (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

wax oil needed

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,842 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sills floor CHASSI BRAKE HOSE ARE DRY SALTY TURNING TO RUST REQ WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK TEL ROSSI 01246/851090/2

Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,841 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sills floor CHASSI BRAKE HOSE ARE DRY SALTY TURNING TO RUST REQ WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK TEL ROSSI 01246/851090/2

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes require cleaning and greasing

floor chassis requires waxoil

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wax oil to chassis and floor also brake pipes front to back

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 41,363 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,729 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 34,677 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,285 miles

both rear + offside front tyres perrished on side walls

corrosion on exhaust

offside front tyre low on inside edge

wear on front brake discs

Fail 21 Apr 2010 28,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear + offside front tyres perrished on side walls

corrosion on exhaust

offside front tyre low on inside edge

wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,548 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 LVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

NV05 LVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is NV05 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 LVG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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