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HG05 DNF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,454 mi
Last recorded126,454 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 DNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,454 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 126,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 117,695 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 117,695 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,847 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,554 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 101,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 92,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,830 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 81,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,873 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,873 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 65,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,239 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,506 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 45,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 45,409 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs are worn

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

engine mangerment lamp is on

rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,939 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are worn

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

engine mangerment lamp is on

rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,121 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting too perish

Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,453 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 DNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HG05 DNF, 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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HG05 DNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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