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HJ05 OAB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

179,979 mi
Last recorded179,979 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OAB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 179,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr tyre worn

Fail 12 Jan 2018 179,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & worn (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre worn

Pass 9 Jan 2017 171,544 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

engine fault displayed

Pass 23 Feb 2016 164,359 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 156,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has cracks and wearing worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 156,525 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks and wearing worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 147,237 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 147,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 135,344 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2013 135,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2012 125,748 miles

n/s wiper torn

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2012 125,735 miles

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

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

n/s wiper torn

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2011 112,006 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 112,006 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 95,308 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 80,417 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 80,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s front fog lamp incomplete

spair tyre flat

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,956 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,867 miles

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

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

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 OAB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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