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MT05 HFR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 95,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 95,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,519 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 64,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,199 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,832 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 53,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,814 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,133 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front fog lamp inop

Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,631 miles

front and rear discs lipped

power steering pipe leaking

puncture to o/s/r tyre

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slight cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

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 HFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HFR, 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 MT05 HFR registered?

MT05 HFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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