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HY05 HTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

191,713 mi
Last recorded191,713 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 191,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside driveshaft oil seal seaping

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front door check strap does not hold its position

Offside Front foglamp broken but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides,ridged pipe unions corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower deteriorated both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective partially loose in carrier ()

oil seap from engine

power steering rack has a light mist of oil

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 185,443 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 185,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 177,941 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 177,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 170,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside sill (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 33,100 miles

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing offside front (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 162,088 miles

Bad oil leak from power steering tank

Front tyres low and wearing on edges

Play to inner steering rack arms offside and nearside front

Fail 5 Oct 2016 162,088 miles

Bad oil leak from power steering tank

Front tyres low and wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Play to inner steering rack arms offside and nearside front

Pass 13 Oct 2015 151,772 miles

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 13 Oct 2015 151,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Sep 2014 141,188 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 141,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Sep 2013 131,202 miles

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Sep 2012 122,320 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Sep 2012 122,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2011 114,205 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Aug 2011 114,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,223 miles

Spare tyre defective

front tyres worn low around edges

Fail 1 Sep 2010 105,223 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

front tyres worn low around edges

Pass 4 Mar 2009 91,325 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 91,323 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,826 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 75,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 HTO, 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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HY05 HTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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