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HG05 BXR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,661 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,322 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2016 68,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,990 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,742 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,742 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front tyres are wearing unevenly,alignment check recommended.

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to legal limit (1.6mm).

Offside front tyre is 'scrubbing out' on its inner edge and is worn close to limit.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,840 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on outer tread area.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,815 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,447 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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HG05 BXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

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

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