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HG05 BXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,737 mi
Last recorded64,737 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 0uter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,438 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,981 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken due to corrosion but system still supported

Fail 10 Jan 2017 50,965 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dipstick (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,765 miles

nail in offside front and nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2016 42,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nail in offside front and nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,796 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 33,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside outer sill has body damage

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Feb 2013 29,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are worn

nearside outer sill has damage

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are worn

nearside outer sill has damage

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are worn

nearside outter sill has damage

Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp is on

all four tyres are starting to perish on the sidewalls

nearside outter sill is damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,534 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 10,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine top cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 10,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine top cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 8,107 miles

n/s outer sill dented

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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HG05 BXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG05 BXL, 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 HG05 BXL registered?

HG05 BXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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