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HD05 OBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,398 mi
Last recorded133,398 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 OBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 133,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 127,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 121,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 121,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 112,534 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 112,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,124 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 111,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 109,037 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 109,029 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

n/s/f tyre 4mm & wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,035 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,570 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 100,555 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,283 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,266 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,263 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,173 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 16 Jul 2013 78,173 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,663 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,663 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,726 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,716 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,295 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 43,286 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,514 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm & wearing on inside edge

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 OBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

HD05 OBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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