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NJ55 UTU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,203 mi
Last recorded93,203 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 UTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 83,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 73,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre deterating

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,718 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre deterating

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,045 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 42,045 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,441 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 35,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,829 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,693 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 UTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

NJ55 UTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is NJ55 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 UTU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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