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FD55 HKX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,582 mi
Last recorded157,582 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 HKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 157,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 151,821 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

front exhaust mounting on rear silencer corroded away but system is still fully supported

Fail 15 Apr 2017 151,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mounting on rear silencer corroded away but system is still fully supported

Pass 19 Apr 2016 146,668 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 146,668 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 122,065 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front wiper blades worn

nearside rear seat belt stalk caseing missing but still operates

Fail 23 Mar 2015 122,065 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front wiper blades worn

nearside rear seat belt stalk caseing missing but still operates

Pass 31 Mar 2014 110,692 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 110,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bodywork and wheel trims damaged

brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing

exhaust system corroded

noise from engine

oil residue on engine

service light on

suspension arm b ushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2013 99,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

bodywork and wheel trims damaged

brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing

exhaust system corroded

noise from engine

oil residue on engine

service light on

spare tyre worn low and flat

suspension arm b ushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,376 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 86,376 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,788 miles

aux belt age cracked

both front suspension arm p bushes age cracked

front screen badly scratched

handbrake high

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,605 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,233 miles

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

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 HKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FD55 HKX, 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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FD55 HKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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