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NU55 UTJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,415 mi
Last recorded66,415 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 66,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 66,858 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 65,813 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill excessively corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres started to crack.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre started to crack.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,892 miles

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,238 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 64,238 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both NS/OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,278 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Offside Front drivers door check strap lose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 20 Jul 2022 63,263 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator

Offside Front drivers door check strap lose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,392 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 62,392 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust front pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,235 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipes x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure at outer end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipes x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,902 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 58,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,093 miles

NSF tyre wall has slight damage

Osf tyre wall damaged slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Osf tyre wall damaged slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,967 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 46,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,316 miles

nsf wiper split on end

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,879 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 UTJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

NU55 UTJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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