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MT05 HZN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,579 mi
Last recorded110,579 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

front and rear disc,s poor

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,933 miles

engine light on

front and rear disc,s poor

Pass 30 May 2013 97,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp around top of engine.

Fail 30 May 2013 97,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp around top of engine.

n/s/f wiper blade starting to perish.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn VERY close to legal limit & VERY badly worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 25 May 2011 78,043 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 67,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 42,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,160 miles

windscreen damaged

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 HZN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HZN, 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 HZN registered?

MT05 HZN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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