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HN05 TWK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,056 mi
Last recorded110,056 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 TWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 110,056 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 89,597 miles

EML on registered before july 2008

Headlamp conversion stickers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rear lamps (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 89,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill repair patch hole in weld around patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML on registered before july 2008

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp conversion stickers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2024 73,637 miles

under side of car slightly rusted

Fail 18 Apr 2024 73,598 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side of car slightly rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 72,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 69,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing.

Fail 28 Jul 2022 69,771 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 67,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 67,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing

Fail 21 Jul 2020 65,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 63,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 58,215 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 8 Apr 2016 53,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,530 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged(scuffed) not to chords

offside rear tyre badly perished(not to chords)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,530 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged(scuffed) not to chords

offside rear tyre badly perished(not to chords)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,200 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,294 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,244 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 TWK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 TWK, 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 TWK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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