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HT05 JPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,089 mi
Last recorded92,089 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 JPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,112 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 26 Feb 2018 90,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,001 miles

eml on

part of centre stop lamp inop

rear heat shield insecure

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 1 Mar 2017 88,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

part of centre stop lamp inop

rear heat shield insecure

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,426 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 83,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,930 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 75,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,668 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,214 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,557 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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HT05 JPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HT05 JPU, 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 HT05 JPU registered?

HT05 JPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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The MOT history for HT05 JPU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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