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HV05 TWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

219,468 mi
Last recorded219,468 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 TWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2014 219,468 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 219,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 203,789 miles

different size tyres on front to rear

o/s/f seat belt slightly damaged but no weakend in anyway

Fail 17 Oct 2013 203,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

different size tyres on front to rear

o/s/f seat belt slightly damaged but no weakend in anyway

Pass 20 Oct 2012 188,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 188,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 179,057 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 178,719 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 178,290 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 159,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 159,120 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2010 135,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

whine from engine area

Pass 4 Mar 2010 135,264 miles

whine from engine area

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 TWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 TWL, 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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HV05 TWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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