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NV55 NVJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,688 mi
Last recorded61,688 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,688 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,748 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 112,744 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,943 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,867 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 106,884 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

centre pipe in poor condition

near side rear tyre punctured

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,502 miles

exhaust center box outter shell coming away

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,108 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,108 miles

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,954 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs poor on inside face

Fail 30 Nov 2011 24,292 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear silencer mounting deteriorated but still adequately supporting the system

Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,292 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting deteriorated but still adequately supporting the system

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 18,832 miles

rear backbox exhaust clamp is corroded

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,949 miles

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)

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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NV55 NVJ 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 NV55 NVJ, 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 NV55 NVJ registered?

NV55 NVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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