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JL05 DAV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,127 mi
Last recorded119,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL05 DAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,127 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

engine oil close to minimum

Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,252 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 113,252 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 106,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

items removed from drivers view

Fail 8 Feb 2016 106,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

items removed from drivers view

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,846 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 99,846 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2013 94,455 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,439 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,795 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,953 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 77,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,134 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 39,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,350 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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JL05 DAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JL05 DAV, 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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JL05 DAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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