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HD54 PHN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 PHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 133,834 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 133,830 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 127,722 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 119,725 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 114,852 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2023 114,852 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,181 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 112,181 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 109,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in both sides inner tie rods

Fail 30 Jan 2021 109,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight play in both sides inner tie rods

Pass 20 Jan 2020 107,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 103,204 miles

slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,860 miles

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,282 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front inner rack joints slight play

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,934 miles

exhaust back box mount rusted through but supporting system

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,166 miles

rear exhaust box bracket deteriated but exhaust not insecure

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,942 miles

slight play to n/s steering

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,551 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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HD54 PHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HD54 PHN, 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 HD54 PHN registered?

HD54 PHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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