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P70 JPE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,645 mi
Last recorded93,645 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 JPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,645 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,327 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front outer sills are excessively corroded and holed, near front seat belt prescribed areas

offside front sun visor does not secure fully

Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front outer sills are excessively corroded and holed, near front seat belt prescribed areas

offside front sun visor does not secure fully

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,928 miles

Exhaust deteriorated - rear.

Wiper Blades split front x 2 (at ends)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,928 miles

Exhaust deteriorated - rear.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Wiper Blades split front x 2 (at ends)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,240 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 61,240 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,974 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,619 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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P70 JPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P70 JPE, 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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P70 JPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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