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CA05 GEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,383 mi
Last recorded107,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 GEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 107,383 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,479 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 98,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake long requires attention

Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre edge wear

temp repair made to rear no plate lights

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,237 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 79,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2010 65,531 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 57,806 miles

advise slight rear brake application variance(near side higher)

Fail 19 May 2008 43,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 43,025 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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CA05 GEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA05 GEJ, 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 CA05 GEJ registered?

CA05 GEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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