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CW05 HNN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,221 mi
Last recorded168,221 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HNN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 168,221 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 5 Feb 2025 162,181 miles

Nearside Outer sills starting to rust

Offside Outer sills starting to rust

Pass 23 Jan 2024 157,685 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 157,685 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 152,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,447 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 138,447 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,432 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 124,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 115,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,242 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 108,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 100,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,107 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,151 miles

REAR SILENSOR DETERIATING.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,125 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,662 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 58,117 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 58,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,444 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leaks / front tyres getting low......

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,689 miles

steering pipes damp/ front pads low front discs worn/ n/s/r door damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,422 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,851 miles

power steering hydrolic feed pipe starting to leak

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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CW05 HNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CW05 HNN, 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 CW05 HNN registered?

CW05 HNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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