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OE05 HNZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,949 mi
Last recorded123,949 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 HNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 123,949 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 115,684 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 8 May 2018 115,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 17 May 2017 104,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front wiper blade is split

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing off of clutch pedal

unable to examine front brake pad thickness

Fail 17 May 2017 104,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front wiper blade is split

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing off of clutch pedal

unable to examine front brake pad thickness

Fail 9 May 2017 104,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aimed too low (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 91,294 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

no oil in engine toped up 2ltrs

Pass 22 May 2015 82,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2014 76,491 miles

Nearside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades old

Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,518 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front wiper blades old

Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,758 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,072 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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OE05 HNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OE05 HNZ, 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 OE05 HNZ registered?

OE05 HNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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