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HN05 JCJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,642 mi
Last recorded179,642 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 JCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 179,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering pump making noise

Pass 25 Aug 2023 169,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 158,831 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 158,796 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine stabiliser bush. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 155,139 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 155,139 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 149,233 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 149,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 140,723 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 140,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 133,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,420 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,420 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,640 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,613 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,294 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,414 miles

Near side rear tyre has tear around tyre treath.

Off side rear tyre outer wall parished

Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Near side rear tyre has tear around tyre treath.

Off side rear tyre outer wall parished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,412 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,536 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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HN05 JCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HN05 JCJ, 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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HN05 JCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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