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HN05 HCA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,943 mi
Last recorded117,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 HCA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,943 miles

both outer front sills soft

Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

outer sills starting to get soft

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,001 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 95,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,096 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cam cover rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2015 86,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cam cover rusty

front discs worn and lipped pads appear low

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,680 miles

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,342 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s door dropped

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,342 miles

o/s door dropped

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,645 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Mar 2012 97,966 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)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,526 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2008 27,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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