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HK05 JVJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,038 mi
Last recorded151,038 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 151,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 151,019 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 147,305 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 143,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PIPES ON REAR HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front ABS RING HAS LIGHT DAMAGE DUE TO RUST BUILD UP BEHIND IT

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

Fail 11 May 2021 143,608 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PIPES ON REAR HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front ABS RING HAS LIGHT DAMAGE DUE TO RUST BUILD UP BEHIND IT

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 139,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (they have been swapped front to rear) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 139,701 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tryes wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 132,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 121,725 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 121,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,570 miles

exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Fail 24 Apr 2017 112,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,596 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 103,574 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 91,537 miles

Exhaust intermediate pipe rear mounting bracket rusted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

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

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

Tail gate wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,537 miles

Exhaust intermediate pipe rear mounting bracket rusted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

Tail gate wiper blade split

Fail 1 May 2014 79,172 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 79,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 56,710 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,692 miles

spare tyre has bad age cracks and has low pressure (carrier loose)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 50,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

spare tyre has bad age cracks and has low pressure (carrier loose)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,772 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 38,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,011 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,342 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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HK05 JVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HK05 JVJ, 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 HK05 JVJ registered?

HK05 JVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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