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PA05 HWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 98,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 98,611 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 93,664 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,324 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective to subframe ()

Fail 19 Apr 2021 89,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective to subframe ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 86,031 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,921 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 83,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,673 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 76,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,772 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,322 miles

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2014 66,320 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2013 56,697 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,697 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,472 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,779 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,245 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 34,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,957 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PA05 HWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PA05 HWC, 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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PA05 HWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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