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BJ05 HPP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,022 mi
Last recorded170,022 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HPP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 170,022 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shields loose

Fail 4 Feb 2021 169,996 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shields loose

Pass 25 Jan 2020 158,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 144,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 144,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure centre (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 131,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front washers work on rear switch

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 15 Jan 2018 131,760 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pins worn on drivers door (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 127,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pins worn on drivers door (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 12,273 miles

nsf osf track rod end has slight play

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 12,273 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket is insecure (7.1.1)

nsf osf track rod end has slight play

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,850 miles

Exhaust rear box strap corroded away

Front pads look low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 117,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear box strap corroded away

Front pads look low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 112,090 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn very on inner ond outer edges B/Line PASS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 112,090 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre worn very on inner ond outer edges B/Line PASS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,175 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust strap broke

Fail 13 Mar 2012 105,170 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust strap broke

Pass 17 Mar 2011 91,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,140 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,301 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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BJ05 HPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJ05 HPP, 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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BJ05 HPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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