2005 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · HD54 CJU

The Citroen Xsara passed its most recent MOT on 8 August 2024 at 137,079 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy at the time of test. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the surrounding history shows a concerning pattern of repeated test attempts. The vehicle cleared its August 2024 examination cleanly, but only after a failed attempt two days earlier on 6 August 2024 at 137,060 miles, also with no defects logged. Mileage sat at 129,711 in the 14 July 2023 failure, rose to 129,915 for two further tests on 31 July 2023, and reached 137,079 by August 2024. That equates to roughly 7,000 miles in thirteen months, consistent with the circa 6,500 annual average for a 21-year-old car. The record is sparse and clean of advisories, yet three failures across July to August 2024 with no defects noted suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. A buyer should still inspect the Xsara in person for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and structural corrosion, as the MOT data offers no visibility of wear in those areas. The absence of recorded advisories across the lifespan means latent issues may exist undetected. Given the car's age and the repeated no-defect failures, verify the V5C and test certificates to confirm the entries reflect genuine condition rather than clerical anomalies.