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NV05 OXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,774 mi
Last recorded111,774 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 OXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 111,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,926 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,926 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,865 miles

poss injector leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2015 90,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

poss injector leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,100 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,854 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,052 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,162 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,443 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 OXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

NV05 OXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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