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FH05 JCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,929 mi
Last recorded108,929 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,929 miles

Both Rear Brake Flexi Hose Mountain Points Rotten

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 108,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both Rear Brake Flexi Hose Mountain Points Rotten

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,067 miles

Front Brake Pads 3/4 Worn & Discs Pitted

Nearside Outer Sill Started to Get Rusty & Weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Sill Started To Get Weak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,410 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Started to Get Rusty & Weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Sill Started To Get Weak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around Pressure Sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear's Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 101,410 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Started to Get Rusty & Weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake Lever Arm (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Sill Started To Get Weak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around Pressure Sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear's Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 97,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,721 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 94,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,785 miles

Both rear shock rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box leaking in two places / requires new box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp in very poor condition

Rear wiper split

rear brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Middle exhaust in very poor condition around clamp area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear shock covers perished and poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,999 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 73,999 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,725 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 71,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,238 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,234 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,648 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,015 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FH05 JCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH05 JCZ, 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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FH05 JCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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