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AK55 HZS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,600 mi
Last recorded190,600 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 190,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill badly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2023 190,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill badly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 180,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear sill area damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2022 180,537 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear sill area damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2021 175,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Jun 2021 175,066 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Oct 2019 163,584 miles

Offside Front foglight damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 152,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 12 Oct 2018 152,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 137,730 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front fog light cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front fog light cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2016 121,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2016 121,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,458 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 106,458 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,978 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 75,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,240 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 60,240 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,013 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 25,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre 2mm on outer edge

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AK55 HZS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK55 HZS, 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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AK55 HZS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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