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HY05 HTN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,332 mi
Last recorded125,332 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HTN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 125,332 miles

Drivers Seat Base Loose Insecure On frame

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamp relector deteriorated

Nearside Front Sill Panel Corrosion and holed at front section

Nearside Rear Footbrake Brake Effort Low on Readings

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump stop Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Sill Panel Corrosion at front section and holed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 125,313 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drivers Seat Base Loose Insecure On frame

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamp relector deteriorated

Nearside Front Sill Panel Corrosion and holed at front section

Nearside Rear Footbrake Brake Effort Low on Readings

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump stop Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Sill Panel Corrosion at front section and holed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 116,007 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 116,007 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,071 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,621 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,522 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 57,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,793 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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HY05 HTN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

HY05 HTN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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