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NX05 VPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,439 mi
Last recorded103,439 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 101,146 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30 cm of jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,978 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,161 miles

advise both front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,920 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 45,917 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both nearside tyre outer walls scrubbed

slight coolant leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,917 miles

both nearside tyre outer walls scrubbed

slight coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,842 miles

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)

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 VPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NX05 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

NX05 VPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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