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NV05 MXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,635 mi
Last recorded97,635 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 MXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 97,635 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,786 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 96,786 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 96,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,256 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,734 miles

rear exhaust bracket needs attension

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,502 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,845 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 MXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

NV05 MXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NV05 MXU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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