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NX05 VPK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,853 mi
Last recorded107,853 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VPK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 107,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 95,916 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)

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

Offside Rear rear food and hand brake low

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,776 miles

Rear both tyres cracked

Fail 31 May 2016 87,754 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Rear both tyres cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,758 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,756 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

small cut n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,061 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

small cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly worn

rear exhaust braket slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 628,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,822 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,860 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,209 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 55,207 miles

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

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 VPK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NX05 VPK, 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 NX05 VPK registered?

NX05 VPK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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