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HV05 WOB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,449 mi
Last recorded151,449 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 WOB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 151,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 151,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 142,766 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,644 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 123,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,871 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 115,871 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 107,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 107,916 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 92,846 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,214 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,427 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,020 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight stonecut damage to tread in places

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,020 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight stonecut damage to tread in places

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,540 miles

n/s/f tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

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 WOB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WOB, 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 WOB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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