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HY05 VPF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,972 mi
Last recorded76,972 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VPF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 76,972 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f outer sill corroded and blistered

Fail 6 Aug 2022 76,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f outer sill corroded and blistered

Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,622 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 74,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,318 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 68,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 65,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 62,377 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 62,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 58,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 54,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,614 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 50,614 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 46,401 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 41,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,906 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have small cracks in outer side walls

Pass 14 May 2010 30,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 18,790 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 VPF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

HY05 VPF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HY05 VPF 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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