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JC05 MEC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,491 mi
Last recorded85,491 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 MEC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,693 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 77,693 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 44,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,223 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 31,489 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,148 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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JC05 MEC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JC05 MEC, 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 JC05 MEC registered?

JC05 MEC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is JC05 MEC safe to buy?

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