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HN05 DVR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,271 mi
Last recorded154,271 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 DVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 154,271 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 154,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 142,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 140,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 132,222 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 132,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,747 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 117,746 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,112 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 107,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,891 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 95,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,905 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2012 77,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 76,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,524 miles

aux belt is slightly cracked

oil seepage around rocker cover box

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,725 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,491 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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HN05 DVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN05 DVR, 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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HN05 DVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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