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HJ54 FVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,315 mi
Last recorded104,315 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 FVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements doesn't switch off on switch (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Travel on handbrake

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 100,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

outer sills weak

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jan 2018 95,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

outer sills weak

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer sill weak

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,598 miles

handbrake lever slightly high

tracking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,668 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,668 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,768 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 75,768 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,070 miles

drivers seatbelt fraying

Fail 5 Feb 2013 70,069 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers seatbelt fraying

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,937 miles

o/s/r backplate damp

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 2 Feb 2012 62,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r backplate damp

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2011 57,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,259 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,534 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,484 miles

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

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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HJ54 FVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ54 FVK, 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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HJ54 FVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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