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FD55 HKU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,655 mi
Last recorded89,655 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 HKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,655 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

no revers lights

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,521 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

reverse lights inop

Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,519 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

coolant tank empty and insecure

reverse lights inop

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by the operation of the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 lamps in the centre brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 86,822 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (185 65 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by the operation of the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 lamps in the centre brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 81,659 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 81,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 74,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 74,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 65,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 31 May 2016 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 27 May 2015 48,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,099 miles

Offside rear outer wheel arch damaged.

Offside rear tyre cracking badley.

Fail 28 May 2014 41,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear outer wheel arch damaged.

Offside rear tyre cracking badley.

Pass 31 May 2013 32,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r/ tyre slight cracking in side wall

Pass 31 May 2012 25,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,883 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,368 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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FD55 HKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD55 HKU, 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 FD55 HKU registered?

FD55 HKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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