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HJ05 NKA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,513 mi
Last recorded124,513 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NKA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 124,513 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily scrubbed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,892 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 111,892 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 97,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 97,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSR badly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,414 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,524 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,490 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,476 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,589 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 May 2008 23,559 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,928 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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HJ05 NKA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ05 NKA, 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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HJ05 NKA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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