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HD05 ESG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,584 mi
Last recorded108,584 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 ESG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 108,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,713 miles

Central Rear seat removed unable to test adult seat belt at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear seat removed unable to test adult seat belt at time of test

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 104,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Rear seat removed unable to test adult seat belt at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear seat removed unable to test adult seat belt at time of test

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,296 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 99,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,843 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,975 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,436 miles

centre rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still supported

oil residue on gearbox diff

Pass 30 May 2013 71,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,269 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 60,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,067 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,890 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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HD05 ESG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

HD05 ESG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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