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FJ05 NZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,737 mi
Last recorded100,737 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,737 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 100,733 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 98,546 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,246 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,246 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users heat shield abov exhaust insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,657 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 89,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,271 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,454 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 77,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,227 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,884 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 36,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,632 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,635 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,652 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 26,651 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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FJ05 NZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FJ05 NZE, 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 FJ05 NZE registered?

FJ05 NZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 NZE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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