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HD05 EXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,123 mi
Last recorded138,123 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 EXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 138,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

back box corroding

clutch pedal rubber missing

front discs corroded

nearside front drop link rubber split

offside front drop link rubber split

Pass 29 Jun 2016 134,162 miles

2x child seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 129,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills at front corroding

raer discs slightly corroded

rear pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted nsr

osr tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 120,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 116,122 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 116,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,175 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 108,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S Front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 95,873 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 95,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,197 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 81,197 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,008 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 66,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

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

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