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NJ55 JNK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,496 mi
Last recorded151,496 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 JNK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 151,496 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 151,489 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 1 and horizontal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills weak and holed at front but not within 30cm of mountings

ns headlight slightly dim

osf tyre on 2.00mm

Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,553 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 138,397 miles

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

advise both front wiper smearing

advise front - rear brake pipes corroded

advise offside + nearside sills starting to weaken due to corrosion

advise oil leak under vehicle

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 121,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise nearside + offside sils starting to weaken due to corrosion

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 121,658 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise middle pipe exhaust hanger badly corroded

advise nearside + offside sils starting to weaken due to corrosion

advise rear wiper split

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,508 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 108,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 95,289 miles

nearside front cv boot detiorated

rear exhaust back box hanger snapped

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,569 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2011 80,569 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,874 miles

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

offside rear lamp slightly loose but not insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2010 65,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear lamp slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,624 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,771 miles

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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NJ55 JNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ55 JNK, 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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NJ55 JNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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