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HJ05 XVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 91,576 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 89,530 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,065 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,120 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,852 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,848 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,723 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,796 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,070 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 XVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

HJ05 XVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is HJ05 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ05 XVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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