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NX05 VPO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,580 mi
Last recorded79,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VPO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 75,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills weakened

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,295 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills weakened

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,206 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Outer sills weakened

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody slightly corrodd

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,300 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,591 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,403 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 46,400 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,746 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,872 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,801 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 31,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,770 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,484 miles

exhaust turbo heat shield loose

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 VPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

NX05 VPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NX05 VPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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