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EX55 HSC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,734 mi
Last recorded112,734 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HSC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,035 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 102,864 miles

general corrosion on rear suspension parts

oil leak from engine area

Fail 19 Jan 2017 102,864 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion on rear suspension parts

oil leak from engine area

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,568 miles

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

oil leaks!

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 94,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leaks!

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 86,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 81,194 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre cut in tread

Near side front tyre near limit

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 81,194 miles

Near side front tyre cut in tread

Near side front tyre near limit

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,502 miles

advised box band corroded rear box

advised nsr indicators buld slight white

advised rear number plate delaminated

advised spension bushes front rear bush

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,768 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 50,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres perished in tread and side walls

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,008 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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EX55 HSC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EX55 HSC, 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 EX55 HSC registered?

EX55 HSC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is EX55 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 HSC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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