2005 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · WJ05 NJN
2005 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 194,475 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ05 NJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 194,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ05 NJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen Xsara (WJ05 NJN) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
WJ05 NJN Mileage History
- 02/10/2024188,179 mi
- 04/10/2024188,179 mi
- 02/10/2025194,475 mi+6,296 mi
- 02/10/2025194,475 mi
Average of roughly 6,300 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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