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HD54 CJU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,079 mi
Last recorded137,079 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 CJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill heavily welded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill heavily welded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 137,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle and rear outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front, middle and rear outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple hub and suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,915 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 129,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 129,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 126,798 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 123,637 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 123,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,266 miles

both outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 16 May 2019 120,203 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 120,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,881 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 113,255 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2016 102,369 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 91,533 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 91,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 76,602 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,369 miles

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

Injector chuffing

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Jan 2013 68,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Injector chuffing

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jan 2012 58,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,732 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,026 miles

Exhaust rear box support band broken

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,026 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rear box support band broken

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,675 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,751 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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HD54 CJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HD54 CJU, 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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HD54 CJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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