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HV05 YSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,778 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back box exhaust strap snapped

Fail 19 Apr 2013 90,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back box exhaust strap snapped

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play to offside steering rack arm

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,267 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front brake discs ridged and worn

front number plate damaged

tail gate damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs ridged and worn

front number plate damaged

tail gate damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,663 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

near side front tyre close to limit

near side rear ond off side repeater lamps pale

parking permit in swept area

slight play in near side of steering rack

turbo heatshield insecure, rattling

Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,663 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking permit in swept area

slight play in near side of steering rack

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

near side front tyre close to limit

near side rear ond off side repeater lamps pale

turbo heatshield insecure, rattling

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,890 miles

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 YSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YSZ, 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 YSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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