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NJ55 UUO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,547 mi
Last recorded68,547 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 UUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,546 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 65,185 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 65,185 miles

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf and nsf (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,419 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 61,418 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury UNDER DRIVER SEAT BODY SILL IS BADLY ROTTEN AND WHOLE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH INSECURE FROM HUB NO CLIP ON (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured UPPER BOOT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,570 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 57,570 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,173 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,603 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 37,586 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,823 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,710 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,511 miles

Oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 30,511 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,279 miles

fast track retest

Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,540 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,290 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,266 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 UUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UUO, 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 UUO registered?

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

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