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NV05 LWD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 6 Jul 2017 81,022 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,052 miles

both front tyres are perished in the treads

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre worn on the outter edge

n/s/r tyre perishing

oil residue on the engine

Fail 11 Jul 2016 78,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres are perished in the treads

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs appear to be lipped

front wipers are smearing and split

n/s/f tyre worn on the outter edge

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f brake binding slightly

oil residue on the engine

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,911 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,852 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,851 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,288 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,602 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,269 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 LWD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

NV05 LWD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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