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HD05 EWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,398 mi
Last recorded32,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 EWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 32,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 32,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 31,668 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 30,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,399 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,683 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,387 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 26,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,707 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,396 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,702 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,750 miles

all outer tyre walls perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,610 miles

all tyre walls perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 9,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,824 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 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

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

Is HD05 EWG safe to buy?

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