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HY05 VDG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,121 mi
Last recorded149,121 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 149,121 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 149,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 142,664 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 142,664 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 137,772 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 137,761 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 125,844 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 125,844 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 125,437 miles

Diesel injector chuffing

Engine covers fitted

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Fail 8 May 2017 125,437 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Diesel injector chuffing

Engine covers fitted

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 4 May 2016 124,933 miles

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.

Fail 5 May 2015 123,616 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2015 123,616 miles

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

rear exhaust box strap broken (temp repaired by wire)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 116,564 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked sidewalls.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 116,564 miles

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.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 110,172 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch plastic trim close to road spring.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,888 miles

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 24 Apr 2012 95,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 80,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,862 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,862 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)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,610 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 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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