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HY05 VSG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,342 mi
Last recorded91,342 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Mar 2016 91,341 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,983 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,088 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,890 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,454 miles

slight play in n/s rack knuckle

Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in n/s rack knuckle

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,682 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 VSG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

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

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The MOT history for HY05 VSG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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