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J333 DUK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,565 mi
Last recorded111,565 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 DUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 111,565 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 111,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,869 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 77,254 miles

Emissions not tested massive black smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

bonnet inner have slightly corroded,may require to attention

engine oil low level,may require to attention soon

gear box slightly oil leaking

o/s/r tyre on outer sidewall have damages may require to attention

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,633 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,535 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,962 miles

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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J333 DUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J333 DUK, 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 J333 DUK registered?

J333 DUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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