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HD05 LGW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,617 mi
Last recorded144,617 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LGW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 144,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 139,169 miles

Engine MIL indicating fault

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play detected under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within zone A of swept area

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside outer sills corroded with evidence of previous corrosion repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 139,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp outer lens excessively deteriorated no beam image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp outer lens excessively deteriorated no beam image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working bulb & outer lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded towbar mounting bracket excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Engine MIL indicating fault

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play detected under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within zone A of swept area

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside outer sills corroded with evidence of previous corrosion repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 137,415 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated, beam image quality reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has stone chip damage within zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine MIL stays on indicating fault

Fail 5 Oct 2023 137,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link upper ball joint cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated, beam image quality reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has stone chip damage within zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine MIL stays on indicating fault

Pass 6 Oct 2022 135,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rearmost mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 135,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to lens condition defective (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rearmost mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 131,410 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage within zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front and nearside rear tyres all worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 131,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded by previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image visible, headlamp outer lens excessively deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp outer lens deteriorated, beam image quality & light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage within zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front and nearside rear tyres all worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 127,057 miles

Central Rear passenger seat securing mechanism faulty but seat can be secured in upright position

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front drop link ball joints worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly deteriorated beam image quality and light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has stone chip damage in zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear passenger seat securing mechanism faulty but seat can be secured in upright position

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front drop link ball joints worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly deteriorated beam image quality and light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has stone chip damage in zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 121,114 miles

Central Rear passenger seat securing mechanism defective but still secure in upright postion

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroding internally & getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage in zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 121,108 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure spare wheel carrier requires further tightening (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear passenger seat securing mechanism defective but still secure in upright postion

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroding internally & getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage in zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,078 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower outer body sill slightly distorted

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 117,078 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower outer body sill slightly distorted

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,609 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,846 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 93,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 80,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,564 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,229 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,312 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 28,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,563 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 LGW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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