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HN05 XGG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,413 mi
Last recorded102,413 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 XGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 102,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 102,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,024 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,526 miles

Offside steering gaiter twisted.

Oil leak from top end of engine

Fail 14 Mar 2017 85,526 miles

Offside steering gaiter twisted.

Oil leak from top end of engine

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,985 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (slight) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 73,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 73,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,730 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 66,654 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front Exhaust heat-shield insecure

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 58,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front Exhaust heat-shield insecure

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 53,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front Exhaust heat-shield insecure

wipers worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,620 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 46,620 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,165 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 42,165 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 2 Jun 2009 36,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,729 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 XGG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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