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HD05 ETK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,398 mi
Last recorded196,398 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 ETK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 196,398 miles

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 181,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 167,679 miles

Rear exhaust box mounting broken but box still adequately supported

Pass 29 Mar 2016 151,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 135,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake binding slightly?

Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 112,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 100,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2012 100,977 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,571 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,072 miles

oil filler cap missing.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,821 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear tyres low depths.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,821 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres low depths.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 39,441 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,441 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 ETK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 ETK, 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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HD05 ETK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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