MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both windscreen wipers smearing at time of test but clearing screen sufficiently
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder & has cut in excess of requirements (in outer sidewall) but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test
Offside rear tyre worn devoid of tread on outer shoulder
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle has wheel trims fitted obscuring some components
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
* = same tyre
Both windscreen wipers smearing at time of test but clearing screen sufficiently
Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder & has cut in excess of requirements (in outer sidewall) but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside front tyre worn devoid of tread on both shoulders*
Offside rear & centre rear passenger seats loose in load area so not fitted at time of test - seats re-fitted & fully inspected before test completed
Offside rear tyre obvously under inflated
Offside rear tyre worn devoid of tread on outer shoulder
TYRE SIZE: 185/65R15H
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle has wheel trims fitted obscuring some components
dampness around fuel filter housing
dampness around power steering pump
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
dampness around fuel filter housing
dampness around power steering pump
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV05 NOU 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 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 HV05 NOU, 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 HV05 NOU registered?
HV05 NOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.
Is HV05 NOU safe to buy?
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