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HY05 HUK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,081 mi
Last recorded147,081 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 147,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Boot cant be opened easily

Covers fitted to closing panels unable to fully inspect

Engine fault in words in dash board

Front Check pads for wear

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Caliper Signs of dampness

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

Rear Signs of corrosion rear suspension

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 140,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2021 140,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2020 134,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,038 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 126,038 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,596 miles

Rear tailgate opening mechanism damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2017 102,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear tailgate opening mechanism damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear tailgate switch damaged

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,915 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,915 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti rattle spring on o/s/r fitted incorrectly

front brake discs worn

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti rattle spring on o/s/r fitted incorrectly

front brake discs worn

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 64,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,197 miles

number plates in poor condition

o/s headlamp beam image poor

service light on

slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim

windscreen scratched

wiper blades poor

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

O/S/R BRAKE PADS ILL-FITTED

Fail 23 Mar 2012 56,197 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

O/S/R BRAKE PADS ILL-FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

number plates in poor condition

o/s headlamp beam image poor

service light on

slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim

windscreen scratched

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,862 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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