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NU55 LYJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,610 mi
Last recorded102,610 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,610 miles

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front electric window faulty

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres wearing on shoulders

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 5 Apr 2017 102,337 miles

Central Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tailgate trim above registration plates damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front electric window faulty

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres wearing on shoulders

rear registration plate lamps taped up

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on outer edge ? Requires tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on outer edges ? Requires new tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear Nearside passenger seat removed at time of test

Tail gate handle broken ? Sharp edges ?

Fail 9 Apr 2016 86,386 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on outer edge ? Requires tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on outer edges ? Requires new tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear Nearside passenger seat removed at time of test

Tail gate handle broken ? Sharp edges ?

Fail 18 Apr 2015 66,395 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,395 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,440 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,029 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,235 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,568 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 8,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 7,962 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 7,962 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NU55 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

NU55 LYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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