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HW05 MFO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,129 mi
Last recorded177,129 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 MFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 177,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner incorrectly fitted but secure

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch anti slip rubber not fitted

gear box/ clutch noisey

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

Fail 29 Nov 2018 177,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged kinked by ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner incorrectly fitted but secure

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch anti slip rubber not fitted

gear box/ clutch noisey

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

Pass 13 Jun 2017 174,021 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 174,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 171,288 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 171,288 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 162,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake hose/pipe slightly bent and twisted

Fail 6 Jun 2015 162,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake hose/pipe slightly bent and twisted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 888,018 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,546 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2012 112,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,045 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,227 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,589 miles

nearside front tyre has small cuts it tread

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,299 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 49,299 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 MFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

HW05 MFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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