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CA05 PYJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 72,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill by jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,379 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 69,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 60,506 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 57,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,849 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 51,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,951 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 41,838 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,957 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 32,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,962 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 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CA05 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

CA05 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for CA05 PYJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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