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MW54 NJX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,607 mi
Last recorded140,607 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 NJX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 140,607 miles

Damage to nearside sill

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 140,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Damage to nearside sill

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,474 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2017 131,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white. (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 122,994 miles

Both headlamp aims of poor quality

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 122,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp aims of poor quality

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,645 miles

Both sills damaged.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 113,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both sills damaged.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 103,675 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,707 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 97,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,635 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 88,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,091 miles

nail in edge of n/s/r tyre

o/s headlamp crazing

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

unable to fully check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

spare tyre very badly cracking on tread pattern

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f headlamp lense cracking

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,071 miles

oil leaks

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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MW54 NJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MW54 NJX, 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 MW54 NJX registered?

MW54 NJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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