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NJ55 JUW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,143 mi
Last recorded98,143 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 JUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 98,143 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,002 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,461 miles

LOWER FUEL FILLER PIPE PERISHED

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 88,461 miles

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

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

LOWER FUEL FILLER PIPE PERISHED

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,643 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 84,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,421 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,209 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 74,209 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,778 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,611 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,482 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,730 miles

some dash illumination bulbs ioperative

wear starting to affect front brake pads

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 JUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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