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EX55 HSO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,658 mi
Last recorded116,658 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,658 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 116,658 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,798 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,055 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 186/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 94,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 186/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,651 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,849 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 52,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,405 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,811 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,811 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,310 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,656 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,888 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 HSO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

EX55 HSO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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