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MD05 JGF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,856 mi
Last recorded83,856 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 JGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,856 miles

mil lamp on !

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,612 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 73,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 61,466 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres badly cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken -- exhaust system held in place by hose clips

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,466 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres badly cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken -- exhaust system held in place by hose clips

Fail 4 Aug 2011 48,890 miles

FRONT DISCS BADLY LIPPED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SERVICE LIGHT ON

REAR TYRES VERY BADLY PERISHED (185/65/15)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,890 miles

FRONT DISCS BADLY LIPPED

SERVICE LIGHT ON

REAR TYRES VERY BADLY PERISHED (185/65/15)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,787 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 36,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,473 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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MD05 JGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MD05 JGF, 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 MD05 JGF registered?

MD05 JGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is MD05 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD05 JGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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