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HT05 HWM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,359 mi
Last recorded122,359 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 HWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 122,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 115,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,311 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 110,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,128 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,515 miles

Both drive shafts worn

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both drive shafts worn

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,833 miles

Oil leak ()

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,002 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,995 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,441 miles

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

tail pipe rattling

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tail pipe rattling

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,765 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,326 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,215 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,369 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 25,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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HT05 HWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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