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HD05 ESY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 101,179 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 101,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,935 miles

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

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

clutch rubber missing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished (2005)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,249 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front tyre perished (2005)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,977 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,573 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,777 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,559 miles

oil leak from offside diff end seal

Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from offside diff end seal

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,528 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil 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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HD05 ESY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

HD05 ESY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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