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HJ05 XWK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

pas rack damp with oil

suspect pas pump noisy

Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2020 88,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,088 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal ( o/s ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small cut in o/s/r tyre ( inner wall )

Small hole in n/s/f outer sill

n/s/r tyre perished

near side and off side outer sill sound weak.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

screw in o/s/f tyre also wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2018 79,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

screw in o/s/f tyre also wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,429 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Slight leak from off side driveshaft seal.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 68,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 62,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 57,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 411,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,873 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,570 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,789 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 XWK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

HJ05 XWK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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