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HJ05 NKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,614 mi
Last recorded127,614 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,614 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 127,614 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 121,558 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 121,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 117,024 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 117,023 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,938 miles

Slight play nearside track rod end

Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,938 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,473 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,473 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill panel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill panel. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 95,652 miles

Front Lower Power steering ram(s) anchorage insecure (2.3.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill panel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill panel. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,222 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear possible puncture in tyre.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

body damaged areas.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,746 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

body damaged areas.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body damaged areas.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,560 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,015 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,566 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 NKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NKE, 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 NKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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