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NV05 OWF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

106,821 mi
Last recorded106,821 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 OWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,821 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 106,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,808 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 104,808 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 101,796 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 101,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

steering damper insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 97,554 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,352 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,352 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 9 Feb 2015 87,030 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 87,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both sills damaged at rear

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,449 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

exhaust mounting corroded

front and rear tyre are odd sizes

Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,449 miles

front and rear tyre are odd sizes

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,272 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,096 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 38,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,206 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 33,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,099 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 OWF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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