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HT05 EFH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,113 mi
Last recorded193,113 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EFH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 193,113 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 190,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 176,082 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 171,577 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 146,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 146,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 143,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 137,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 113,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2008 113,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2007 76,813 miles

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

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

tested in wet

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,962 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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HT05 EFH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFH, 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 EFH registered?

HT05 EFH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is HT05 EFH safe to buy?

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