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HW54 HBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,352 mi
Last recorded134,352 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 HBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 134,352 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,818 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 2 Oct 2017 128,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,740 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 118,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 115,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2013 111,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,259 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 107,259 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 99,105 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 94,463 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 94,463 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,764 miles

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

offside front tyre has a puncture in inner side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2010 80,764 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre has a puncture in inner side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,436 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,068 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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HW54 HBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HW54 HBX, 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 HW54 HBX registered?

HW54 HBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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