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HY05 ZWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,283 mi
Last recorded121,283 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 121,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 109,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front inner edge of tyre heavily worn

Fail 16 Sep 2017 109,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front inner edge of tyre heavily worn

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,904 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,578 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,261 miles

all indicators faded

front tyres getting low

rear tyres close to limit and wearing on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,261 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all indicators faded

front tyres getting low

rear tyres close to limit and wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,077 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,058 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle emitts some black smoke

Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,528 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine cover / undertray fitted , inspection restricted

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

nearside raer tyre tread low on outer edge , close to limit

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge , recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust

oil filler cap missing

slight imbalance on front brakes , slight flutuation on offside

Fail 15 Apr 2009 40,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine cover / undertray fitted , inspection restricted

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

nearside raer tyre tread low on outer edge , close to limit

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge , recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust

oil filler cap missing

slight imbalance on front brakes , slight flutuation on offside

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,733 miles

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

large cover over engine giving restricted views

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

wheel trims fitted

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 ZWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

HY05 ZWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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