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HW05 LJN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,570 mi
Last recorded71,570 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 66,509 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 66,509 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,412 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 47,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,138 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2019 42,138 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 25,750 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 18,947 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,339 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 12,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,812 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 8,086 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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HW05 LJN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HW05 LJN, 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 HW05 LJN registered?

HW05 LJN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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The MOT history for HW05 LJN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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