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HV05 OLH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,555 mi
Last recorded95,555 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 OLH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,555 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts on tread, no cords visable

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear rear tyre has small cuts on tread, no cords visable

Offside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

rear exhaust bracket been repaired

Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts on tread, no cords visable

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear rear tyre has small cuts on tread, no cords visable

Offside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

rear exhaust bracket been repaired

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,276 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F Tyre worn on Outer Edge

Fail 14 Mar 2013 90,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on Outer Edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,839 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyres low on raised edges

play in o/s track rod end

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,190 miles

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,rear bushes starting to perish.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,647 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 44,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,963 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 30,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads getting thin.

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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HV05 OLH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

HV05 OLH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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