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HW05 HWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 122,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 122,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 116,215 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 116,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,250 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 102,250 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F wiper split.

Rear wiper badly split.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,624 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 6,327 miles

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

spare wheel not in vehicle,slight cuts in nsr tyre recheck in 6 months

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,034 miles

exhuast rear box support strap broken. engine top cover rubber mounts broken lifting oil dipstick

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,349 miles

offside rear tyre valve perrishing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,814 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,244 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 HWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HW05 HWU, 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 HWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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