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HW05 NCN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,153 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,131 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,441 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 96,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,439 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 83,439 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,724 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,425 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,282 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges 1.4mm main tread 4.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge .8mm main tread 4.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

rear silencer strap corroded and broken but exhaust secure

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 48,724 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges 1.4mm main tread 4.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge .8mm main tread 4.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

rear silencer strap corroded and broken but exhaust secure

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,047 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,274 miles

both front tyres perishing in tread but no cords showing yet

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges close too limit

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,882 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 27,882 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,045 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 24,030 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,017 miles

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

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

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 NCN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

HW05 NCN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for HW05 NCN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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