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EJ05 JYG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 JYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 124,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 124,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,498 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 117,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 114,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,625 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 111,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 100,735 miles

Central Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 21 May 2018 96,772 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 96,772 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,433 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,433 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2016 86,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside mirror broken

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,796 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,619 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 107,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,158 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 76,072 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,315 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not down to chords outer wall

Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not down to chords outer wall

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,521 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 30,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,481 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,481 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 20,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pads worn

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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EJ05 JYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EJ05 JYG, 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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EJ05 JYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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