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HG05 ZXR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,957 mi
Last recorded75,957 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ZXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 75,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2026 75,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 70,854 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 68,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear seats not in use

Fail 29 Sep 2023 62,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear seats not in use

Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,044 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going in to rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear seats not in use

Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,081 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,621 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering sensor (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,288 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,285 miles

exhaust starting to rust

Pass 23 May 2012 21,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 15,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,487 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,312 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 ZXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol 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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

HG05 ZXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is HG05 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 ZXR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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