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MT05 HGA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,930 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 94,756 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 86,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 78,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,294 miles

both outer sill's are getting corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,265 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 55,264 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,914 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 46,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,095 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,790 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 42,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,392 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 38,392 miles

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

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,996 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 33,996 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,553 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 29,553 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2012 25,263 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,263 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 17,527 miles

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

all tyres have cuts

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,279 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,004 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 HGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MT05 HGA, 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 HGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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