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HV05 ZHE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

138,207 mi
Last recorded138,207 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ZHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 138,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose mounting bracket rusted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe /suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 133,106 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose retaining metal bracket rusted

rear subframe /suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2024 132,979 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (needs attention)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose retaining metal bracket rusted

rear subframe /suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,705 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe /suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to come out of reel (but working ok)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,787 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer body slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 105,056 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,546 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 93,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,394 miles

Rear exhaust box mounting is broken but is supported elsewhere

Tyres all round have age related cracking in sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2015 79,421 miles

All tyres have very slight age related cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2014 73,892 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,485 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,322 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,940 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 ZHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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