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DE05 BJJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 76,434 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 73,381 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 68,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 63,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 63,758 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,090 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 57,090 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,798 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 51,798 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,174 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 May 2010 30,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,525 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,569 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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DE05 BJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DE05 BJJ, 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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DE05 BJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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