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HV05 XTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,505 mi
Last recorded161,505 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 161,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 158,860 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 158,860 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 156,224 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 153,904 miles

Diesel injector leaking engine gases

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Excessive corrosion at front of off side outer sill

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to check boot space fully as customers belongings in boot

Fail 22 Mar 2018 153,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Diesel injector leaking engine gases

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Excessive corrosion at front of off side outer sill

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to check boot space fully as customers belongings in boot

Pass 20 Feb 2017 151,145 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 151,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 144,085 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light is on.

Front tyres have worn smooth inner edge.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 2 Mar 2015 133,437 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 133,437 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,661 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 120,661 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 111,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,522 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 84,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,790 miles

rear exhaust mount rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2010 75,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,321 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2008 44,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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.

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 XTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XTO, 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 XTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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