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CA05 NEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,319 mi
Last recorded162,319 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 162,319 miles

Nearside Rear Door Damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door Damaged

Nearside Outer Sill panel damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2021 162,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door Damaged

Nearside Outer Sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Door Damaged

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

Rear Boot lid trim loose

Rear Tail gate unable to open

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,521 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,315 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 82,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,917 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,641 miles

accident damage n/s outer sill - rear exhaustr bracket corroded

front wipers strart to split - some corrosion both n/s and o/s outer sills

nail in o/s/r tyre - both front tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,735 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM AND WEAR EDGES !

reverse light inop - accident damage n/s outer sill

slight play n/s/f drop link - front brake pads low aprx 4/5000 mls

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,735 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM AND WEAR EDGES !

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

reverse light inop - accident damage n/s outer sill

slight play n/s/f drop link - front brake pads low aprx 4/5000 mls

Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,203 miles

slight play n/s/f link rod = rear exhaust box hanger bracket corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 47,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,310 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,279 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,611 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2011 35,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2010 30,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal rubber grip missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal rubber grip missing

Fail 17 Jul 2009 23,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,562 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

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 NEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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