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HX05 XOL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XOL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 131,430 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 131,421 miles

Steering system excessively rough rack (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,239 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 125,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 116,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,623 miles

O/s/f lower roll bar link ball joint boot deteriorated

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/f lower roll bar link ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,051 miles

Evidence of oil on powwr steering pipework

Some corrosion to rear exhaust joint and slight leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 79,051 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Evidence of oil on powwr steering pipework

Some corrosion to rear exhaust joint and slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,030 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing unvenly and some carcass deterioration

Some service wear to front brake discs and pads

Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,030 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/r tyre wearing unvenly and some carcass deterioration

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Some service wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 49,310 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,815 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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HX05 XOL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol 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 HX05 XOL, 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 HX05 XOL registered?

HX05 XOL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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