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NJ55 JTU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,239 mi
Last recorded130,239 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 JTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 130,239 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,209 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,926 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 113,795 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,388 miles

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

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

both outer sill,s corroded getting soft

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 94,961 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,289 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 24,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 12,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,113 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 JTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

NJ55 JTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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