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MD54 HBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,709 mi
Last recorded115,709 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 HBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,709 miles

Offside Rear Outer lower sill is damaged,after jacking point.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,709 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer lower sill is damaged,after jacking point.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps lens dirty. (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 115,703 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 115,701 miles

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 111,866 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 111,866 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

smoke test not done because missing exhaust box

Pass 12 Feb 2015 101,756 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,152 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 82,395 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are slighty cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,395 miles

both rear tyres are slighty cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,943 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r inner & outer sill is corroded

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 17 Feb 2011 66,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r inner & outer sill is corroded

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,464 miles

child seats fitted nearside rear and centre not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2010 59,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,059 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,725 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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MD54 HBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MD54 HBN, 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 MD54 HBN registered?

MD54 HBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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