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JJZ 2979

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,008 mi
Last recorded133,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 2979
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2023 133,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 131,601 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 127,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 124,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 117,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,165 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,340 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,418 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,291 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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JJZ 2979 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JJZ 2979, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJZ 2979 registered?

JJZ 2979 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is JJZ 2979 safe to buy?

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