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NU55 NJO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,611 mi
Last recorded98,611 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 NJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 98,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Large amount of items in boot and on rear seats preventing inspection

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front and nearside front tyres 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,597 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges (185/65/15)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges (185/65/15)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Oct 2014 77,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,297 miles

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

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

Nearside front wiper split

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 61,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,031 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,031 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,429 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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NU55 NJO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol 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 NU55 NJO, 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 NJO registered?

NU55 NJO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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