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HG05 LWN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,487 mi
Last recorded129,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 129,487 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 6 Jun 2018 129,487 miles

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,487 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,600 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust support mount deteriorated

Nearside Rear play in beam axle support arm bearing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 89,611 miles

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

advice engine fuel injector leaking engine fumes

advice poor damping effort from rear shock absorbers

advice rear exhaust support mount deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

advice engine fuel injector leaking engine fumes

advice nsf wheel bearing slightly noisie

advice poor damping effort from rear shock absorbers

advice rear exhaust support mount deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advice heavy smell of engine fumes under bonnet

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,168 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,445 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 LWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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