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FV55 HJD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,914 mi
Last recorded159,914 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HJD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 159,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 159,914 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 154,552 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 153,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 137,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 8 May 2017 137,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 13 May 2016 120,620 miles

SLIGHT RUBBING DAMAGE TO INNER OF N/S/R TYRE

Fail 9 May 2016 120,606 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/F OF SILL HOLED THROUGH CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER MISSING (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT RUBBING DAMAGE TO INNER OF N/S/R TYRE

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing in tread

nearside and offside outer sills weak in places

nearside front inner wheel arch gard inscure

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,551 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 93,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,364 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,113 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,082 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 55,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,315 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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FV55 HJD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FV55 HJD, 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 FV55 HJD registered?

FV55 HJD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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