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HW55 JFK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,491 mi
Last recorded144,491 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 JFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 144,491 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 141,505 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 141,505 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 138,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 138,146 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 132,367 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,989 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 124,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on rear suspension componets

front nearside tyre cracking & deteriorating

rear exhaust support bracket broken ,system still supported

wear forming on front offside tyre tread

Fail 30 Nov 2016 119,060 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on rear suspension componets

front nearside tyre cracking & deteriorating

offside wiper blade deteriorating

rear exhaust support bracket broken ,system still supported

wear forming on front offside tyre tread

Pass 3 Dec 2015 108,982 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Injector leaking

Near side front tyre perished

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 108,982 miles

Injector leaking

Near side front tyre perished

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,066 miles

Injectors leaking

Oil leak

centre rear seat folded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 100,066 miles

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

Injectors leaking

Oil leak

centre rear seat folded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 91,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,525 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,906 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 69,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,879 miles

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

front brake discs excessively worn

rear brake discs worn

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2010 56,879 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs excessively worn

rear brake discs worn

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,489 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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HW55 JFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HW55 JFK, 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 HW55 JFK registered?

HW55 JFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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