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EX05 PKJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,111 mi
Last recorded105,111 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 105,111 miles

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Hole in outer sill corrosion

Offside Front Hole in outer sill corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Hole in outer sill corrosion

Offside Front Hole in outer sill corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 84,306 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 84,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,056 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 78,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,711 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre splitting between treads

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,985 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

nearside front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

nearside front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,891 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,891 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,802 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,476 miles

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

Offside 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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EX05 PKJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EX05 PKJ, 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 EX05 PKJ registered?

EX05 PKJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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