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HJ05 NJF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,533 mi
Last recorded197,533 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 197,533 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust mount corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 180,439 miles

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)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any structural point

Pass 27 Jan 2016 170,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 161,066 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 161,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 145,318 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

exhaust corroded

front tyres different sizes to rear tyres

Fail 20 Feb 2014 145,220 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

exhaust corroded

front tyres different sizes to rear tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2013 143,743 miles

205/65 15 99h

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 143,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

205/65 15 99h

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 123,181 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

ns sill damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 104,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,883 miles

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

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

brake fluid below max.

dampness around pas rack

front and rear tyre sizes different

ns sill damaged

osf tyre has a deep cut

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,592 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,726 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

front bumper damaged.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 58,726 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper damaged.

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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HJ05 NJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ05 NJF, 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 HJ05 NJF registered?

HJ05 NJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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