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EX55 HTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 117,533 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 117,533 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 117,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 116,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 116,632 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 116,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 114,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 112,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 110,638 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,717 miles

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)

engine management light on

oil mist around power steering pipe/pressure switch area

Fail 1 Nov 2013 97,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

oil mist around power steering pipe/pressure switch area

Fail 31 Oct 2012 91,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cluch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,854 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,475 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,126 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 HTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

EX55 HTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is EX55 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 HTZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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