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NL55 XJU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,843 mi
Last recorded110,843 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 110,843 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads look low

Fail 2 Nov 2017 110,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads look low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,577 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

noise from steering rack area

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 18 Oct 2016 104,577 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

noise from steering rack area

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,395 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,670 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack

Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,670 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack

Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,689 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,689 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,172 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,172 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,384 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,034 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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NL55 XJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL55 XJU, 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 NL55 XJU registered?

NL55 XJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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