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NV05 OLP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,260 mi
Last recorded88,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 88,260 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 81,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 81,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,934 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 44,934 miles

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

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

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,004 miles

N/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,004 miles

N/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 35,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,096 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,500 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,387 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 13,387 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 12,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 OLP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OLP, 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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NV05 OLP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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