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HW05 HWR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,986 mi
Last recorded119,986 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 119,986 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 119,986 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper hose and to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 113,918 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all Four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2025 113,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 109,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2023 104,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 104,488 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective injector leaking emissions in engine bay (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,602 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 90,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 82,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose/pipe onto caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 74,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,512 miles

turbo heat shilds broken

Fail 15 Feb 2018 53,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

turbo heat shilds broken

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,199 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Filler cap has slight damage

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,562 miles

exhaust heatshield noisey, rear blade split at the ends,nsr and osr shockabsorbers gaiters split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,138 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,554 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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HW05 HWR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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