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HG05 ZWW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,916 mi
Last recorded124,916 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ZWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,916 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 121,687 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 121,685 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,187 miles

offside front outer sill weak

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2022 113,187 miles

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

offside front outer sill weak

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,616 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 10 May 2019 104,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Number plate light emits weak light

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 99,560 miles

damage to offside sill

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2017 95,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 88,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant low

offside front wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,527 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 63,467 miles

back box bracket corroded and snapped (stILL SECURE)

offside side repeater fading

Pass 18 May 2012 55,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 47,510 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 47,510 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 40,718 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 32,645 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 25,789 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 ZWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

HG05 ZWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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