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HG05 LXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,922 mi
Last recorded124,922 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 124,920 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Note: Unable to readily view rear brakes for wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 122,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Offside front reluctor. (is fouling ABS sensor which may be damaged excessively?) (1.6 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Note: Unable to readily view rear brakes for wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,764 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts: Split at end/s, generally deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 116,764 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts: Split at end/s, generally deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 112,542 miles

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc

Fail 16 Aug 2019 112,542 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,856 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade has split ends

Fail 17 Aug 2018 105,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade has split ends

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,771 miles

Child seat/s fitted prevents full adult seat and/or belt examination

Slightly slower rate of increase- offside rear foot brake

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre low tread outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,212 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 95,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,295 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 93,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,357 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 21 Sep 2012 78,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 64,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,079 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,187 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,057 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,900 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 LXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

HG05 LXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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