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NV05 OLT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,189 mi
Last recorded121,189 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 OLT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,189 miles

Crack in windscreen out of drivers view

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSR (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Feb 2016 118,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer sidewall deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 118,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer sidewall deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,362 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 109,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,103 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 105,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,900 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 100,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,124 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 89,124 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 81,489 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,222 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 OLT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OLT, 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 OLT registered?

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

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