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CW05 JBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,858 mi
Last recorded153,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 JBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 153,858 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,031 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,573 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 99,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 99,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,477 miles

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

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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CW05 JBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CW05 JBU, 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 CW05 JBU registered?

CW05 JBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is CW05 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 JBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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