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NJ55 JOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,842 mi
Last recorded94,842 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 JOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,842 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Cut in offside front tyre wall

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Cut in offside front tyre wall

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,956 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed edges. (5.2.2b)

tail gate catch broken but still opens.

windscreen chipped.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 86,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box. (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed edges. (5.2.2b)

tail gate catch broken but still opens.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,870 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Child seat affecting full checking of an adult seat belt

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak and dripping on to exhaust

Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,273 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak and dripping on to exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,525 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner and outer edges of tread

rear wiper blade split

slightly cracked aux. belt

stickers on both headlamps

Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2011 45,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are perished

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,604 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc worn

o/s and n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,632 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,721 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 JOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJ55 JOU, 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 NJ55 JOU registered?

NJ55 JOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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