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CA05 JEO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,733 mi
Last recorded141,733 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 JEO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 141,733 miles

drivers seat lose

exhaust bracket snapped

handbrake level high

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

noise from engine

offside front fog missing

offside sill corroded

slight play in offside front drop link

Fail 12 Jun 2018 141,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

drivers seat lose

exhaust bracket snapped

handbrake level high

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

noise from engine

offside front fog missing

offside sill corroded

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 15 Jun 2017 138,196 miles

back box exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is still supported

engine warning light on

handbrake level high

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

spare tyre flat and lose in carrier

Fail 14 Jun 2017 138,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

back box exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is still supported

engine warning light on

handbrake level high

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

spare tyre flat and lose in carrier

Pass 15 Jun 2016 134,193 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

back box exhaust bracket snapped

ecu light on

nearside front headlamp image poor

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Jun 2016 134,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

back box exhaust bracket snapped

ecu light on

nearside front headlamp image poor

nearside front tyre very close to limit

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 May 2015 125,539 miles

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

Oil leak

ecu light on

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 15 May 2015 125,539 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

ecu light on

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 20 May 2014 109,387 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 May 2014 109,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2013 92,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2013 92,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 May 2012 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

damage to o/s/r

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2012 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to o/s/r

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,879 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,841 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,165 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 JEO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JEO, 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 JEO registered?

CA05 JEO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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