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NJ55 JYF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,126 mi
Last recorded180,126 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 JYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 180,126 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 165,574 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 160,344 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 157,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 154,478 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,562 miles

both sills weak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 142,534 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,428 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 102,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,761 miles

n/s/f washer weak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,924 miles

nearside front wash weak.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,687 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 30,687 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,568 miles

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

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 JYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JYF, 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 JYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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