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HY05 VSF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,778 mi
Last recorded116,778 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VSF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,778 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 116,469 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 103,051 miles

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

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,051 miles

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 83,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 83,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,507 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,066 miles

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

nearside sill damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,557 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 VSF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

HY05 VSF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is HY05 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 VSF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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