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HY05 VFJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,606 mi
Last recorded132,606 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 132,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 130,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 128,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 120,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 115,269 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 112,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 112,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 112,313 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 106,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 96,005 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 96,005 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,343 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2009 76,343 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,950 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,193 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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HY05 VFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY05 VFJ, 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 HY05 VFJ registered?

HY05 VFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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