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HJ05 XWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,951 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dipped beam inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,267 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 65,201 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,225 miles

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,451 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,017 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 54,017 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,349 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,870 miles

Both Rear tyres are perished

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,870 miles

Both Rear tyres are perished

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,366 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,545 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 XWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

HJ05 XWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 XWE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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