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HD05 MKZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,274 mi
Last recorded104,274 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 MKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 104,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front sill excessively corroded within 30cm of seat mounting

Offside Front sill excessively corroded within 30cm of seat mounting

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,575 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 102,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,637 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 79,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,729 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 72,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,584 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 64,307 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but does not show white light

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,315 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 40,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,598 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,292 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 MKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige 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 MKZ, 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 MKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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