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NU55 ACJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 ACJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,837 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front door check strap faulty

clutch pedal antislip missing

Fail 29 Aug 2018 74,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking above rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front door check strap faulty

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,930 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 68,930 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 68,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,160 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 62,129 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,305 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 47,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,867 miles

rear accident damage

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,636 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 15,454 miles

slight leak power steering

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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NU55 ACJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU55 ACJ, 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 NU55 ACJ registered?

NU55 ACJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NU55 ACJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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