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FY55 NJF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,733 mi
Last recorded255,733 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 255,733 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Aug 2014 255,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2013 246,396 miles

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 236,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 229,910 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 222,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 222,684 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 198,903 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 198,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY55 NJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY55 NJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 NJF registered?

FY55 NJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FY55 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 NJF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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