MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyres close to limit inner and outer shoulders wearing smooth
offside front strut top stiff
wishbone bushes deteriorating
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front tyres close to limit inner and outer shoulders wearing smooth
offside front strut top stiff
offside front strut top stiff
wishbone bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/r back plate damp
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
clutch pedal rubber missing
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
clutch pedal rubber missing
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
clutch pedal rubber missing
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HY05 HSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 HY05 HSU, 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 HY05 HSU registered?
HY05 HSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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