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H6 TNS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,813 mi
Last recorded107,813 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 TNS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 107,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking in several areas (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush in lower arm has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe Pipes not secured safely (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Poorly routed and fitted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 102,448 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn Rubbing / shifting slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 102,427 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn Rubbing / shifting slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,144 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 98,125 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,152 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 95,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,251 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear o/S to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,081 miles

N/s front wishbone back bushes worn (movement not excessive)

N/s lower ball joint has slight play.

O/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 62,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 54,125 miles

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)

rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,058 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 47,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,310 miles

exhaust hanger missing

Fail 26 Jan 2013 39,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust hanger missing

Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,442 miles

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,092 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre on limit.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,255 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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H6 TNS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H6 TNS, 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 H6 TNS registered?

H6 TNS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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