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CA05 HSN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,234 mi
Last recorded153,234 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 153,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 153,031 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 145,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 144,923 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 136,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 136,291 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 128,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 127,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

advise nsr seat belt catch outer casing damaged but still functions

rear wiper inop

Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,169 miles

Condition of N/S sill

Condition of O/S sill

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear wiper inop

Fail 28 Jul 2015 117,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Condition of N/S sill

Condition of O/S sill

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear wiper inop

signs of brake fluid leak at N/S/R wheel cylinder

Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

condition of offside front wiper blade

condition of rear tailpipe

engine cover insecure

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front sill damaged

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover damaged

rear wiper inop

Fail 28 Jul 2014 106,762 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

condition of offside front wiper blade

condition of rear tailpipe

engine cover insecure

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front sill damaged

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover damaged

rear wiper inop

Fail 7 Aug 2013 96,902 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

condition of nearside front wiper blade

engine cover insecure

rear wiper inop

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

condition of nearside front wiper blade

engine cover insecure

rear wiper inop

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre has flat spot/twisted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,834 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 73,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 63,395 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,242 miles

advise security for door mirror, temp repair in place

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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CA05 HSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA05 HSN, 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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CA05 HSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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