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NJ55 JVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,169 mi
Last recorded70,169 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,169 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 70,169 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

N/S wiper requires adjustment

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside front wiper blade worn

offside rear tyre very badly perished

rear wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre has a split on inner side wall and very badly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2010 54,226 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside front wiper blade worn

offside rear tyre very badly perished

rear wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre has a split on inner side wall and very badly perished

Pass 6 May 2009 35,719 miles

rear exhaust corroded but secure.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,392 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 JVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ55 JVK registered?

NJ55 JVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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