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HD05 EWT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 EWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 66,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 61,459 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 19 May 2022 54,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,445 miles

Rear beam axle sign of corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2021 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle sign of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2018 49,388 miles

Engine mounts seem weak.

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sign of corrosion rear axle beam

Fail 18 Dec 2018 49,385 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Engine mounts seem weak.

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sign of corrosion rear axle beam

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar link

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,351 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges and getting close to wear indicators

O/S/F anti-roll bar link gaiter deteriorating -- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

O/S/F tyres wearing on edges

Oil Leaks

Rear brake discs wearing and corroding

Sign of corrosion on parts of rear axle beam

Fail 29 Nov 2017 49,346 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front inner brake pads seem low

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges and getting close to wear indicators

O/S/F anti-roll bar link gaiter deteriorating -- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

O/S/F tyres wearing on edges

Oil Leaks

Rear brake discs wearing and corroding

Sign of corrosion on parts of rear axle beam

Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,201 miles

Front brake discs wearing --pads getting low

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge , getting close to wear indicators

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Oil leaks

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,131 miles

Front Pads Getting Low-- Discs Wearing

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Edges

Oil Leaks

Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,722 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges Slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare Tyre Perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 42,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges Slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare Tyre Perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers Smearing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front brake application/release uneven 20%

front windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 38,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front brake application/release uneven 25%

front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre and spare tyre perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,113 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management lamp on

o/s/r tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 24,257 miles

both rear & o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished

chip in front windscreen

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f side light dull

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,497 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 20,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,228 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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 EWT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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