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HN05 DWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 DWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 91,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 88,877 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 85,438 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 85,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low off scale (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,405 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 83,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 74,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,876 miles

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 64,875 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,636 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 49,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,525 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 40,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,073 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,788 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 25,787 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 4,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 1,283 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 DWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HN05 DWA, 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 DWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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