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MT05 HFC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,809 mi
Last recorded74,809 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,809 miles

headlight dip beam operates from independent switch

Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

head light dip beam operates from independent switch

Fail 1 Sep 2023 73,117 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

head light dip beam operates from independent switch

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,481 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 R15 88H All four tyres and valves perished and cracked - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Modified headlamp switch added - Advise this is removed, as it is also possible to now operate headlamps without the rear position lamps or fog lamps

Fail 25 Aug 2022 69,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both silencers split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 R15 88H All four tyres and valves perished and cracked - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Modified headlamp switch added - Advise this is removed, as it is also possible to now operate headlamps without the rear position lamps or fog lamps

Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded close to seat anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective Under floor spare tyre - deflated ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres and valves perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,571 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Tip split (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,901 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,141 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure switch/pipe into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brakes squealing on brake test advise brake check ASAP

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,835 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking very badly needs replacing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,515 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,898 miles

Offside rear shockabsorber has NO DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,067 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,023 miles

front brakes noisey

o/s/r tyre cracking sidewall and tread

service light on

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,408 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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MT05 HFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MT05 HFC, 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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MT05 HFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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