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CF05 CJJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,724 mi
Last recorded154,724 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 CJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 154,724 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

n/s o/s sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 149,694 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 149,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 146,853 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s o/s sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 141,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop location corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop location corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s o/s sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 137,522 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear no rear blade on wiper

engine lamp on

exhaust corroded

n/s o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2020 137,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear no rear blade on wiper

engine lamp on

exhaust corroded

n/s o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 134,518 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front abs rings corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 134,518 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front abs rings corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plates dim

Rear wiper no blade

n/s o/s rack ends slight play

Fail 25 Jun 2018 131,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear number plates dim

Rear wiper no blade

n/s o/s rack ends slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2017 125,859 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 115,934 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play inner steering rack joint nearside front

slight play inner steering rack joint offside front

Fail 16 Jun 2015 115,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn inner/outer edges

slight play inner steering rack joint nearside front

slight play inner steering rack joint offside front

offside front tyre worn inner/outer edges

Pass 30 May 2014 107,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside rear sill area

drivers door checkstrap worn

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear wiper blade worn

service reminder illuminated

Fail 30 May 2014 107,833 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside rear sill area

drivers door checkstrap worn

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,577 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,706 miles

exhaust rear support bracket broken still supporting exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 55,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,138 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 16 Jul 2008 44,138 miles

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

damage to n/s outer sill

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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CF05 CJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CF05 CJJ, 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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CF05 CJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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