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FV55 HJX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,280 mi
Last recorded93,280 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HJX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,280 miles

screen damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2020 83,322 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both. trim missing (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the lower offside corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect all of the rear seat belts due to the the seats in the down position.

Fail 27 Dec 2019 83,127 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both. trim missing (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the lower offside corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect all of the rear seat belts due to the the seats in the down position.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,619 miles

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 77,619 miles

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes have corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs corroded

Front tyres worn outer edges

Rear wiper torn

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 73,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes have corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs corroded

Front tyres worn outer edges

Rear wiper torn

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 70,609 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

suspect both outer sills corroded beneath paint, due to softness with thumb and finger pressure

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,061 miles

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 11 Feb 2015 62,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

damage to front windscreen does not affect view of road

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,976 miles

damage to front windscreen does not affect view of road

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,022 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 55,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,876 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,371 miles

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

rear tyres cracked/perished

spare tyre missing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,759 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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FV55 HJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV55 HJX, 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 HJX registered?

FV55 HJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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