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HJ05 UEK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,359 mi
Last recorded61,359 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UEK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,297 miles

General Rust in Rear Axle Beam.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 59,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

General Rust in Rear Axle Beam.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,411 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link Arm Upper Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,448 miles

Back box bracket band broken but still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,383 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting band broken due to rust, but exhaust system still secure

Front windscreen washer pump poor

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,025 miles

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

Front mounting rusted /broken

Rear mounting rusted /broken

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,931 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 34,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,320 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear child seat fitted poorly (loose)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres cracking and have cuts

Fail 11 Mar 2010 18,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

All tyres cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in both rear tyres

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 10,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UEK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UEK, 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 UEK registered?

HJ05 UEK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 UEK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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