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HJ05 YXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,184 mi
Last recorded96,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,184 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight exhaust blow from joint to rear silencer

Fail 4 Jan 2021 96,184 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight exhaust blow from joint to rear silencer

Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,707 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust blow from joint to rear silencer

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,224 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,224 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,553 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2018 88,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,836 miles

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,860 miles

Hand brake will require adjustment shortly

Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,860 miles

Hand brake will require adjustment shortly

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,246 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,030 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,769 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,769 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both side repeaters fading

offside front wiper blade smeery

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,867 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,082 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,407 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,586 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 YXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

HJ05 YXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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