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EA05 DJU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,385 mi
Last recorded89,385 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,385 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,385 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,293 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 84,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,718 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 79,718 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,897 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 72,897 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 66,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,614 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,432 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 59,431 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,858 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 53,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,579 miles

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

nearside front inner brake disc slightly scored

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,346 miles

front and rear number plates water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2010 46,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,389 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing both edges

rear number plate backing starting to deteriating

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,747 miles

front tyres wearing both edges

rear number plate backing starting to deteriating

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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EA05 DJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA05 DJU, 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 EA05 DJU registered?

EA05 DJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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