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A5 JGB

2006 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,018 mi
Last recorded31,018 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JGB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 31,018 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 31,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 29,265 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,337 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,506 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,734 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 25,718 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,753 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,849 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 5,031 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 5,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A5 JGB is a 2006 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,204 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 JGB, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 JGB registered?

A5 JGB is a 2006 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 August 2006.

Is A5 JGB safe to buy?

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