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HG05 HHW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,532 mi
Last recorded94,532 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 94,532 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,901 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper parking brake lever (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 81,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Drivers window faulty

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,813 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,678 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,162 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 HHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

HG05 HHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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