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MT05 HGD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HGD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,267 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 98,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 94,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,025 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Jul 2016 91,025 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers belt does not retract fully (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,219 miles

Spare tyre defective

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 85,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2014 78,631 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,599 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracked/perrised

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,916 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare wheel missing,near side rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Jun 2012 45,916 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare wheel missing,near side rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn

Fail 17 Jun 2010 28,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,511 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 HGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 MT05 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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