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HD05 ERJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,878 mi
Last recorded163,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 ERJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 163,878 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 163,878 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 140,220 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust hanger strapped

Pass 15 Jun 2015 128,707 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 128,707 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,754 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 116,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 107,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

cuts in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 May 2012 95,404 miles

Rear exhaust is broken,

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,155 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Rear silencer strap is broken

Fail 3 Jun 2011 87,155 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Rear silencer strap is broken

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,730 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 80,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,107 miles

Engine top cover is loose

Fail 19 Jun 2009 72,107 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine top cover is loose

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,106 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 63,106 miles

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

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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HD05 ERJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HD05 ERJ, 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 HD05 ERJ registered?

HD05 ERJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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