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JJZ 8905

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 8905
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 2 May 2023 105,158 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2023 105,158 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 100,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2022 100,599 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair plate not weld fully (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 94,771 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 94,771 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,495 miles

Weld & plate repairs have been carried out on O/S & N/S outer sills

Pass 31 Jan 2019 83,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,727 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,767 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked between treads.

N/S/R light lens cracked

N/S/R tyre cracked between treads.

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

O/S/F tyre cracked between treads.

O/S/R tyre cracked between treads.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R light cluster lense cracked although white light showing to rear.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight leak of exhaust gas from union of rear silencer and mid section.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 47,146 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,146 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,241 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,629 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,147 miles

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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JJZ 8905 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 8905, 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 JJZ 8905 registered?

JJZ 8905 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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