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HD05 EWM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,236 mi
Last recorded85,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 EWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,236 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,719 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 82,677 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking pressure switch near rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,401 miles

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (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 17 Jun 2020 72,362 miles

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

Noise from aux belt area.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,362 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Noise from aux belt area.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,776 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,139 miles

spark plug slightly blowing/loose

Fail 1 Jun 2018 64,036 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold cracked (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

spark plug blowing / loose

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

noise from engine

Fail 24 Jun 2017 61,348 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

noise from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,224 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,121 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,119 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,238 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,066 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,551 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2008 28,761 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 EWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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