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NX05 VKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,813 mi
Last recorded149,813 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 149,813 miles

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 149,813 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,284 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 145,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 138,333 miles

both rear outer cills damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2018 138,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,659 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/f sill

slight damage to both rear sills

Fail 1 Feb 2017 135,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 131,542 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 131,537 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,488 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2015 127,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,769 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 118,024 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 118,018 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 117,122 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 117,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 115,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,634 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,380 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,771 miles

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?

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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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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