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EG05 CJF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,724 mi
Last recorded100,724 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,161 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 91,153 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,501 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

Fail 19 Sep 2013 85,340 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,056 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing low on edges of tread

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,489 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,284 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges of tread

Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges of tread

Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,820 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,352 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 36,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EG05 CJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EG05 CJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EG05 CJF?

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What year was EG05 CJF registered?

EG05 CJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is EG05 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 CJF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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