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HW05 HWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,313 mi
Last recorded77,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,313 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 77,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 55,322 miles

Front top exhaust heat shield fractured.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer support binding corroded apart.

Rear wiper split at ends.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,322 miles

Front top exhaust heat shield fractured.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear exhaust silencer support binding corroded apart.

Rear wiper split at ends.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,592 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,202 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,318 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,327 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 26,327 miles

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

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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HW05 HWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW05 HWA, 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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What year was HW05 HWA registered?

HW05 HWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HW05 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 HWA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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