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PE05 AEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,456 mi
Last recorded61,456 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 61,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,770 miles

COOLANT FANS RUNNING CONTINUUSLY AND CAR TEMPERATURE IN RED EVEN WHEN COLD

Coolant leak

FRONT DISCS WORN THIN AND PITTED

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,119 miles

advise cracks on both rear tyres

Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,708 miles

advise o/s front o/s rear and n/s rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Fail 20 Mar 2009 27,708 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise o/s front o/s rear and n/s rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,726 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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PE05 AEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PE05 AEJ, 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 PE05 AEJ registered?

PE05 AEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is PE05 AEJ safe to buy?

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