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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
head lamp patterns poor
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
head lamp patterns poor
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [perishing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [perishing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [perishing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [perishing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 / 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Front Windscreen washer not working X 2 (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Done (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre cut in tread
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front tyre cut in tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wiper blades split
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front wiper blades split
front wiper blades split
nearside rear tyre cracked
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wiper blades split
nearside rear tyre cracked
nearside wiper blade split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
nearside wiper blade split
Windscreen damaged o/s bottom corner outside of swept area.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear wiper not clearing screen.
Top Hdi engine cover insecure.
Windscreen damaged o/s bottom corner outside of swept area.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front fog lamp broken
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HY05 VEH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 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 VEH, 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 VEH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.
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