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HY05 VCP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VCP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,699 miles

M.I.L illuminated - vehicle registered BEFORE 01/07/2008

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint and nearside track rod end

Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,487 miles

Engine mounting worn

M.I.L illuminated - vehicle first used BEFORE 01/07/2008 - Suggest attention

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,373 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Unable to see brakes clearly due to trims fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,169 miles

Wipers deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,290 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished and damaged - suggest replace

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,106 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 83,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,171 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Front pads and discs badly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 76,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Front pads and discs badly worn

Rear brakes are noisey, advise they are checked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,283 miles

Front brake pads look low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake pads look low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,876 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,876 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,891 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 VCP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

HY05 VCP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is HY05 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 VCP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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