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HG05 VPX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,037 mi
Last recorded66,037 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode but not weakened

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2023 65,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner seal corroding but not considered weak or dangerous

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bum stop deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2023 65,160 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front not producing beam (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner seal corroding but not considered weak or dangerous

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bum stop deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,235 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil residue around sump area

Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,411 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil residue on engine in various locations

Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,411 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Drivers sun visor cannot be retained sufficiently (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil residue on engine in various locations

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,752 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlights in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

oil leak(s)

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 15 May 2019 61,508 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 59,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 56,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 56,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 53,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 53,341 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 50,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 47,916 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 47,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 44,514 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 40,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,167 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 29 May 2009 26,796 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall. not showing chords

Fail 29 May 2009 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall. not showing chords

Pass 30 May 2008 20,141 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

HG05 VPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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