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168,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust manifold heatshieald insecure
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wing damaged
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front upper spring cup corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust tailpipe corroded /holed
rear bump stops missing and mounts corroded /holed
rear suspension components /axle /torsion bars corroded
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking @ steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust manifold heatshieald insecure
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wing damaged
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front upper spring cup corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust tailpipe corroded /holed
headlight lenses deteriorated
rear bump stops missing and mounts corroded /holed
rear suspension components /axle /torsion bars corroded
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside centre sill corroded
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack @ pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust manifold heatshield insecure
exhaust tailpipe corroded
rear suspension components corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit plate of 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mounting bracket broken away (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Fitted incorrectly (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust manifold/ dpf heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Turbo heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit plate of 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Tail light (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Turbo heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps, unable to tell as lights not working (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Tail light (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit plate value 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe and hose is one piece (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
REAR AXLE DETERITED
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o s r tyre slight cracking and perrishing
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AMD OUTER SILL SEVERLEY CORODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SEVERLEY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
REAR AXLE DETERITED
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear end of outer sills rusty out of area
Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blow (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear end of outer sills rusty out of area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Injector chuff
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight chuff from injectors
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads low
rear brake discs rusty
front brake pads low
rear brake discs rusty
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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HN05 DXY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 DXY, 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 DXY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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