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NV05 UJO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,075 mi
Last recorded131,075 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 131,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 131,075 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 126,107 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,central and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 120,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,428 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 115,428 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,931 miles

Slight corrosion on both outer sills.

Fail 25 Jun 2021 114,931 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on both outer sills.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 114,592 miles

Both sills have slight corrosion, inner and outer.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 114,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,729 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,190 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,215 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 105,213 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,389 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,361 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,392 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,905 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 70,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 UJO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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