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HD05 URW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,069 mi
Last recorded47,069 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 URW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 47,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 42,090 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 42,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 30,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 30,380 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Temporary repair to rear exhaust silencer mounting.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,991 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,104 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,711 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer mounting band condition

Front wiper blades smeary

Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer mounting band condition

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,266 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not tested nor it's seatbelt.

Rear silncer mount corroded and broken.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,224 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 URW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

HD05 URW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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