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HT05 EFG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,554 mi
Last recorded130,554 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,372 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 116,372 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,431 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2017 85,431 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,054 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge, tread on 2mm

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2015 61,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,407 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 51,407 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 49,398 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 45,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 40,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2010 35,475 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 28,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 23,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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HT05 EFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HT05 EFG, 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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What year was HT05 EFG registered?

HT05 EFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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