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NJ55 UTW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,700 mi
Last recorded115,700 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,807 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 108,807 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,183 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,655 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,843 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 92,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,373 miles

evidence of diesel on under tray but no signs of any leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,937 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,160 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,265 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,265 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 36,557 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,856 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 32,856 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 UTW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

NJ55 UTW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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