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HJ05 YWS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,955 mi
Last recorded88,955 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,955 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 86,551 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 86,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,402 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 82,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,183 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 79,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,409 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,561 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 70,561 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,631 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 61,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 59,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 56,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 54,349 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,316 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 50,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,044 miles

Rear brake dics are very rusty.

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 YWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

HJ05 YWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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