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FH05 JHL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,861 mi
Last recorded99,861 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,861 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 95,328 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 13 Jun 2023 95,326 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,479 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 92,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,558 miles

Front chip screen

Fail 2 Jul 2021 88,558 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front chip screen

Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 80,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repaired (6.1.2 (a))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen has minor damage not obscuring the drivers view ( zone a

Fail 15 Jun 2019 80,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repaired (6.1.2 (a))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen has minor damage not obscuring the drivers view ( zone a

Pass 16 Jun 2018 763,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked and damaged but not showing white light

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mntg corroded secured by locking wire

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS UNTIL WHEEL REMOVED TO SECURE CV GAITER

passenger air bag deactivated

stone chip zone a

Fail 16 Jun 2018 76,332 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lens cracked and damaged but not showing white light

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mntg corroded secured by locking wire

passenger air bag deactivated

stone chip zone a

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,400 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,880 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,148 miles

rear exhaust bracket temp repaired

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,095 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Undertray insecure

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,227 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,050 miles

advise front tyres wearing low on outter edges

advise only to slight feathering to rear tyres

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 JHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHL, 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 FH05 JHL registered?

FH05 JHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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