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CT55 HVN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,555 mi
Last recorded122,555 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 HVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,555 miles

ADANCED CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES & REAR AXLE

All brake flexi ferrules corroded

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

Outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 122,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ADANCED CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES & REAR AXLE

All brake flexi ferrules corroded

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

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

Outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 120,849 miles

All brake flexis corroded

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Previous welding repairs covered in underseal

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Tyres perished

Fail 12 Nov 2019 120,847 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All brake flexis corroded

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Previous welding repairs covered in underseal

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,417 miles

Front Brake discs has surface corrosion not to excess

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has surface corrosion not to excess

Fail 28 Nov 2018 119,415 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake discs has surface corrosion not to excess

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has surface corrosion not to excess

Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,588 miles

Subrames/Suspension components and front brake discs have surface corrosion not to excess

Fail 9 Nov 2017 117,586 miles

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

Front Both tyre sidewalls perishing close to the limits

Subrames/Suspension components and front brake discs have surface corrosion not to excess

Pass 22 Nov 2016 116,719 miles

Front Brake discs corroded not to excess

Front Tyre sidewalls perishing close to the limits

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,871 miles

Front Brake discs corroded not to excess

Front Steering components corroding not to excess

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

Front tyre sidewalls perishing close to the limits

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 114,958 miles

front tyres cracking.vehicle/suspension/subframes corroding. front outer sills excessively corroded on both sides[not in prescribed areas].

Fail 19 Nov 2014 114,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres cracking.vehicle/suspension/subframes corroding. front outer sills excessively corroded on both sides[not in prescribed areas].

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,511 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 114,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 111,382 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 111,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 107,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,826 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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CT55 HVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CT55 HVN, 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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CT55 HVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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