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NJ55 UTT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 UTT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,716 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded slight blow not affecting emissions

Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded slight blow not affecting emissions

Pass 29 Jun 2019 78,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 74,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,172 miles

Offside Rear offside rear brake drum signs of brake fluid leaking.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 72,172 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear offside rear brake drum signs of brake fluid leaking.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,693 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,962 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 56,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 50,406 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges

Brake fluid reservoir cap leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,406 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges

Brake fluid reservoir cap leaking

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,156 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 40,843 miles

Advise rear tyres perishing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,843 miles

Advise rear tyres perishing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,771 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 35,709 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,186 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,100 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 UTT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

NJ55 UTT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is NJ55 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 UTT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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