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AP05 CNJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,214 mi
Last recorded115,214 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,214 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 111,617 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 111,617 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,466 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,531 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)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine oil cap is missing ()

engine oil cap is missing

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine oil cap is missing ()

engine oil cap is missing

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under trays and engine cover fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail box strap broken

front undertray insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,359 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,653 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

exhaust back box mounting bracket snapped

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,651 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Steering rack damp

exhaust back box mounting bracket snapped

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,870 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,384 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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AP05 CNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AP05 CNJ, 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 AP05 CNJ registered?

AP05 CNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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