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HW05 HXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,130 mi
Last recorded148,130 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 148,130 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 146,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 146,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 143,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 143,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 140,303 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 123,239 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,137 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,137 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,905 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,290 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,674 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,732 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 HXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

HW05 HXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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