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HJ05 NLT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,258 mi
Last recorded80,258 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NLT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,258 miles

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

Oil leak coming off oil filter. ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,240 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 73,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,213 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 17 Mar 2016 67,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,002 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 59,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight uneven wear.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres starting to perish.

both rear tyres close to wear indicators.

near side and off side sills dented at rear.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,601 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 NLT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

HJ05 NLT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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