MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured lamda wire, to exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill, corroding
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front tyres close to limit, offside front tyre, bold on inner tread
rear tyres, surface cracks
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured lamda wire, to exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill, corroding
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front tyres close to limit, offside front tyre, bold on inner tread
rear tyres, surface cracks
both rear outer cills damaged
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear outer cills damaged
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
slight corrosion to n/s/f sill
slight damage to both rear sills
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
slight corrosion to n/s/f sill
slight damage to both rear sills
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust sections corroded
low effort n/s/r hand brake
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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NX05 VKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 NX05 VKE, 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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NX05 VKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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