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HY05 VRR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,399 mi
Last recorded145,399 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VRR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 111,862 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2019 111,832 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2018 102,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre 3mm + outer sidewall scuffed

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front wiper blades smearing screen

both rear tyres perishing

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 102,324 miles

Offside 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre 3mm + outer sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front wiper blades smearing screen

both rear tyres perishing

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 94,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,802 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,080 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,930 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 77,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 69,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 58,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,386 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,123 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,640 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 VRR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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