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CA05 JFJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 JFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021
Fail 19 Aug 2021

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S SILL AND INNER SILL FLOOR SECTION CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 128,692 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 128,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 116,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,266 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 109,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 100,538 miles

offside front brake binding.

Fail 16 Sep 2017 100,830 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

offside front brake binding.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,727 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,855 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 82,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,736 miles

Both offside tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,736 miles

Both offside tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover missing

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 68,749 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade defective, renewed

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,749 miles

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

Rear wiper blade defective, renewed

Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,141 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,128 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 45,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,231 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,492 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 29,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,973 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 JFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JFJ, 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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CA05 JFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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