MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Squealing noise from offside of engine
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Squealing noise from offside of engine
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust gases blowing past 1 injector
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nearly bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and bald to outer area of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nearly bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)
Diesel injector chuffing
Engine covers fitted
Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Diesel injector chuffing
Engine covers fitted
Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken
Engine or gearbox have oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust box strap broken (temp repaired by wire)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box strap broken (temp repaired by wire)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside rear tyre perished and cracked sidewalls.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside rear tyre perished and cracked sidewalls.
Offside front coil spring being fouled by plastic wheel arch cover.
Offside front inner wheel arch plastic trim close to road spring.
rear exhaust box hanger broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
rear exhaust box hanger broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hanger strap around rear exhaust corrded and may fail before next MOT leaving rear exhaust insecure
Nearside front tyre perished slightly
Rear wiper blade split
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HY05 VDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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